Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical that was once common in antibacterial soaps. In 2016 the FDA ruled that triclosan and 18 other ingredients could no longer be sold in consumer antiseptic washes, because manufacturers had not shown they were safe for long-term daily use or worked better than plain soap. A 2017 FDA rule did the same for over-the-counter healthcare antiseptic washes, effective December 2018. Plain soap and water is the recommended choice for handwashing.
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