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FDA gets tough on antibacterial soaps

The Food and Drug Administration says it has no evidence antibacterial products kill germs better than soap and water and that some ingredients in them can be harmful. The agency is requiring companies to prove the products' safety and effectiveness. Jeff Pegues reports.
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