Study Demonstrates That Antibacterial Soaps Can Reduce Risk of Foodborne Illness

Newly published research shows that the use of antibacterial soaps can reduce the spread of harmful bacteria - that often leads to foodborne illness - more effectively than using non-antibacterial soaps. "This research provides strong evidence that antibacterial soaps are significantly more effective than non-antibacterial soaps in reducing Shigella on the hands and its subsequent transfer to ready-to-eat foods," the researchers wrote in the Journal of Food Protection.

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