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FDA Considers Putting Harmful Chemical in Your Mouth

Triclosan, linked to hormone disruption and reproductive problems, may turn up in more consumer products if you let it.

By Leah Zerbe

Topics: antibacterial soaps and cleaners


Share your opinion during the FDA comment period; don't buy products containing triclosan or labeled "antibacterial" or "antimicrobial."

Hard to swallow: The FDA may OK triclosan in more consumer products.

RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—Treating zits and bad breath is about to get gross. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued a federal notice requesting environmental impact data regarding the use of the controversial antimicrobial ingredient triclosan in consumer products for acne, plaque, and gingivitis. While it may seem like good news that the agency is looking into potential environmental harm associated with the chemical germ killer, public-health advocates explain this step is a necessary part of the National Environmental Protection Act when the agency is considering expanding the use of a chemical as an active ingredient in more over-the-counter products. "This is likely someone in industry asking to use triclosan as an active ingredient in some acne product or mouthwash," explains Kathy Dolan, MHS, the triclosan campaign advocate at Food & Water Watch, a consumer-watchdog group.

THE DETAILS: Triclosan is already the active ingredient in many soaps and some toothpastes, but the latest FDA move could approve its use in higher concentrations in over-the-counter acne treatments and mouthwash products. Many other kinds of products are impregnated with triclosan, such as plastic, clothing, underwear, shoes, toys, and other children's products. No studies have found the estrogenic chemical triclosan to be more effective at killing germs than regular soap and water (even though it's used in many soaps and hand sanitizers), but many have studies have uncovered scientific evidence that the chemical is contributing to the surge in life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant subergerms and severe hormone disruption in wildlife. (When it's found in waterways, for example, male frogs literally sport female parts.)

Read on to see how you can keep triclosan out of your home and influence the FDA's decision.

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Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is a polychloro phenoxy phenol. Despite being used in many consumer products, beyond its use in toothpaste to prevent gingivitis, there is no evidence according to the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that triclosan provides an extra benefit to health in other consumer products.[1] Triclosan safety is currently under review by the FDA.Thank you for sharing this article with us.

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Well if the public is anything like my co-worker they don't care. I bought some Triclosan free soap with my own money for work, and she thought it was a 'waste' and just thought I was being ridiculous. I tried to explain to her the effects it had on the environment and frogs and she just said 'frogs change sex anyway'. I tried to explain to her that they literally tested their blood and found this chemical in it. She just stated that she didn't care if she was going to get cancer she would get it, and she didn't have a history of it so she just didn't worry about that type of thing. You can flash names, scientific data, and they just don't care. I told her to me it was the same as cigarette smoking, if you can cut out your chemical exposure and likelihood for cancer then I was going to do it.

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