Containers of Dawn anti-bacterial hand soap are seen on a supermarket shelf

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Containers of Dawn anti-bacterial hand soap are seen on a supermarket shelf on Saturday, August 20, 2011. The active ingredient, triclosan, is under scrutiny because several studies show that the chemical may alter hormones in lab animals. The FDA has said that triclosan is not any more effective than hand washing with soap and water. (© Richard B. Levine)

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Photo credit: © Richard Levine / Alamy / Afripics
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