Toothpaste cancer alert

Toothpaste cancer alert:

Dozens of toothpastes sold at supermarkets are at the centre of a cancer alert today.

Anti-bacterial cleaning products, including dishwashing liquid and handwash, are also affected.

Researchers have discovered that triclosan, a chemical in the products, can react with water to produce chloroform gas. If inhaled in large enough quantities, chloroform can cause depression, liver problems and, in some cases, cancer.

An Evening Standard investigation found dozens of products on supermarket shelves containing the chemical, from brand names including Colgate, Aquafresh, Dentyl and Sensodyne.

Holy shit. Excuse my language, but holy shit? My toothpaste has been gassing me with chloroform?! My current toothpaste doesn't have the chemical, but I've definitely used Colgate Total before, and that's one of the brands with triclosan. WTF?

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