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Since the title and abstract neglected to mention it: The FDA ruled in September 2016 that Triclosan is no longer Generally Regarded As Safe/Effective, and as o
by bcatanzaro 8y ago
Since the title and abstract neglected to mention it:
The FDA ruled in September 2016 that Triclosan is no longer Generally Regarded As Safe/Effective, and as of September 2017, you can't get antimicrobial washes that contain it in the US.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triclosan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triclosan
It's common, but we've already started taking big steps to limit its use. This is a good thing.
- gregcrv 8y agoBut it's still in a lot of toothpastes. In that form it's really easy to ingest it...
- mft_ 8y agoe.g. https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/selecting-dental-products/colgate-total-triclosan https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/basics/selecting-d...
- jnwatson 8y agoSeveral years ago, my dentist recommended avoiding triclosan toothpaste. She said it leads to gum inflammation.
- beenBoutIT 8y agoThis is after decades of widespread use by most of the population.