It's hard not to really like Obama's FDA. The Bush FDA had a partnership with industry that resembled Fox News and the GOP so this has been a very welcome change. Safety for consumers matters.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it was reviewing the safety of triclosan, a widely used antibacterial agent found in soap, toothpaste and a range of other consumer products.
The agency stressed there are no grounds to recommend any changes in the use of triclosan but said some recent studies merited a closer look.
One member of Congress, Massachusetts Democrat Edward Markey, called for strict limits.
