Becker's Hospital Review

Antibacterial soap no better at reducing bacterial contamination than plain soap, study finds

Antibacterial soap containing triclosan, the most commonly used active antiseptic ingredient in soap, may be no more effective than plain soap at killing bacteria, according to a paper published in ...
AOL

Hand soap recalled nationwide over bacterial contamination that could cause sepsis. Here's a list of the affected products.

Nearly four dozen lots of hand soap and lotion products made by DermaRite Industries are being voluntarily recalled after the company discovered contamination by potentially deadly bacteria, according ...

Do you have to rinse dishes before loading them in the dishwasher to sanitize them?

Is pre-rinsing dishes really necessary? Learn more here about the truth of this myth, where it came from and which tools are ...
WGNO

Hand soap recalled for bacteria linked to ‘life-threatening sepsis’

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Several over-the-counter soap products from ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Anti-bacterial soap may not prevent spread of germs, says FDA

Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration said chemical additives such as triclosan and similar substances can spur the growth of drug-resistant bacteria. Over the last 20 years, companies have ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Antibacterial Soap Significantly Reduces Staph, Other Bacteria on Skin Surfaces

Washing hands with antibacterial soap can lead to statistically greater reductions in bacteria on skin surfaces compared to non-antibacterial soap, according to a study published in the Journal of ...
FOX 10 Phoenix

Hand soap recalled over 'life-threatening' bacterial risk

DermaRite Industries has recalled several soap products contaminated with potentially life-threatening Burkholderia cepacia bacteria. The nationwide recall includes DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, ...