SC - Antibacterials

[Brian L. Rygg or Laura Barbee-Rygg]

I learned this in training a long time ago.
There are 3 basic methods of sterilization:
1) physical (washing)
2)chemical (disinfectant)
3)heat (autoclaving)
Raoghnailt Marie Béatrix de la Barbe
(Laura E. Barbee-Rygg)
rygbee at montana.com
The soap people are combining the first two.
Again, use common sense.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon R. Saroff <sindara at pobox.com>
To: <sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 4:55 p.m.
Subject: Re: SC - Antibacterials


> When I was nursing my duaghter, the lactation consultant told me not to
> wash the baby bottles, breast pump parts or even my hands with anti
> bacterial soap.  She told me that it kills both the good and bad bacteria
> which leaves an environment ripe for the growth of those little yeasties
> that cause Thrush. Regular soap like Ivory works just as well.
>
> Sindara
>
>
> At 04:43 PM 5/18/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >Ok, just to throw the proverbial monkeywrench in, I just recently learned
> >something about antibacterial soaps.  The active ingredient, triclosan,
> >is considered toxic, can cause contact dermatitis, and is a derivative of
> >Agent Orange.  (Well, I guess it makes sense, defoliant=antibacterial).
> >It is sold in just about every item on the market that is label antibac.,
> >and has been listed by the FDA as a possible harmful substance.  I don't
> >have the books here, but the titles are "What's in  Your Cosmetics" by
> >Aubrey Naturals, and "Cosmetic Ingredients", who also have "Food
> >Ingredients" but I don't have the authors' names here.
> >Christianna
> >who never gave up her wooden cutting board and knife handles!
>
>
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