Scientists put anti-bacterial soaps to the test. The results...

If you think anti-bacterial soaps do a better job - the FDA disagrees. 

They recently announced that their studies found no evidence that common anti-bacterial soaps prevent the spread of germs - and may even pose a health risk to consumers. They have proposed new rules and regulations that would require the makers of these products to prove their germ-killing claims. The concern is that the chemicals used to kill bacteria could actually result in bacterial resistance or hormonal effects. The new proposed rule applies to liquid and bar versions of anti-bacterial soap and not to hand sanitizers and wipes that are alcohol based.

More studies are slated to look at the potential health hazards of other anti-bacterial products such as kitchen knives, toys, pacifiers and toothpaste which contain the same chemicals.