Antibacterial soaps and washes aren't any better than plain, old soap and water for fighting illness in the household, says a panel of federal health advisers.Technorati Tags: Soap, Antibacterial Soap, Washington Post
They warned manufacturers they will have to prove their products' benefits or they may be restricted from marketing them...
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Saturday, October 22, 2005
Experts Refute Anti-bacterial Soap Claims
From The Washington Post: