The chemical triclosan is included in many personal care products to kill bacteria, but the FDA has banned the addition of this chemical. By September 2017, the use of antibacterials – including triclosan – in personal care products will be banned. Explain why it is not a good idea to use these chemicals in our soaps and toothpastes. Please write a paragraph to answer this question.
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