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Are You Overdosing on Triclosan?

Author or Source:Cara SmusiakFriday, 18 September 2009
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Triclosan is found in a number of products, from toothpaste to pesticides. Photo: iStock Photo. triclosan antibacterial antifungal toothpaste footwear pesticide cosmetics laundry-detergent clothing toys facial-tissue adhesive soap biofresh microban cloxifenolum central-nervous-systemWe all want to be careful about bacteria and viruses as flu season approaches, but the overuse of anti-microbial products can lead to "super-bugs" that are resistant to medications. Even if you've kicked antibacterial soap to the curb, many of the items in your home may contain a hidden antibacterial and antifungal agent called Triclosan.

Triclosan is found in a huge number of products, including soaps, toothpastes, cosmetics, laundry detergents, footwear, clothing, toys, facial tissues, adhesives, and pesticides. But you may not know you're even using triclosan because it's marketed under several names.

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