Antibacterial soaps' dirty secrets?
Despite claims to the contrary, it turns out, antibacterial soaps sold in the US, may do more harm than good. The US government health watchdog said exposure to one of the key chemicals found in many antibacterial soaps, may even cause health risks. It first began evaluating the health concerns over the chemical ingredient Triclosan forty years ago, but has only just issued its preliminary ruling. Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett reports from Washington DC.Subscribe