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Why FDA is banning antibacterial ingredients from soap

Public health experts applaud a new FDA ban on chemicals in many antibacterial soaps. The government is targeting 19 ingredients found in soaps and body washes, saying they could do more harm than good. Companies have one year to remove the chemicals or take the products off store shelves. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the ruling.
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