Posted on 3/1/2019
New research finds that triclosan, a popular antibacterial chemical, could have the opposite effect and make bacteria more rather than less resilient to antibiotic treatment.
Triclosan is an antibacterial compound present in everyday household and personal-care products, such as toothpaste, soap, dishwashing liquid, deodorants, kitchenware, toys, bedding, clothes, and trash bags.
Manufacturers add the chemical to these products because they believe it kills bacteria that could make people unwell. However, new research now suggests that tri...