Triclosan, found in antibacterial soap and other products, causes cancer in mice

By Megan Gannon
Updated December 27 2014 - 10:23am, first published November 28 2014 - 7:43am

Long-term exposure to triclosan - an antibacterial ingredient found in some soap, toothpaste and other common household products — may lead to liver cancer in mice, according to a new study.

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