Study Links Triclosan To Bacterial Colonization, Staph Infection Risks
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Researchers identified a positive correlation between triclosan’s presence in nasal secretions and colonization of Staphylococcus aureus, a risk factor for potentially deadly infections. The findings “suggest that a reevaluation of triclosan in consumer products is urgently needed,” according to their study.