Antibacterial soap is a staple in many households and healthcare facilities ... soaps may create a false sense of security in those who use them potentially leading to less frequent and thorough hand ...

The FDA's Federal Register report notes that antiseptic maker trade groups have said that clinical studies in consumer ... with antibacterial soaps was associated with greater reductions in bacteria ...

Does antibacterial soap make you feel extra clean and protected? Well, turns out a chemical in these soaps could actually be making things worse. The germ-killing chemical is called triclosan ...