http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/10/26/the-toxic-waste-of-antibacterial-soaps.aspxRecent studies indicate that antiseptic ingredients added to soaps are not only ineffective, they may actually be harmful. A 2005 U.S. FDA panel reported that there is "no added benefit" from using antimicrobial products as opposed to plain soap and waterenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/10/26/the-toxic-waste-of-antibacterial-soaps.aspx#203501Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:32:34 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:203501barbfeick<p>In many public schools they are totally doing away with handwashing altogether. Just squirt on some antibacterial goo. No messy sinks, no pile of paper towels. </p> <p>This is what our children are being taught.</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=203501" width="1" height="1">