According to Colleen Rogers, a lead microbiologist at FDA, "The risks associated with long-term, daily use of antibacterial soaps may outweigh the benefits. There are indications that certain ingredients in these soaps may contribute to bacterial resistance to antibiotics, and may have unanticipated
Date: Dec 18, 2013
Category: Health
Source: Google
FDA cites health risk of antibacterial soap, body wash
FDA lead microbiologist Dr. Colleen Rogers said Monday on FDAs website that there is no evidence that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soap products are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water.
In fact, there currently is no evidence that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soap products are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water, says Colleen Rogers, Ph.D., a lead microbiologist at FDA.