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Vale Middle School Reading Article

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FDA Bans 10
Chemicals
Used in Antibacterial
Soaps
(1370L)
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FDA Bans 19 Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps

Notes on my thoughts, reactions

and questions as I read:

Consumers don't need to use antibacterial soaps, and some of them may
even be dangerous, the Food and Drug Administration says.
On Friday, the FDA issued a rule banning the use of triclosan, triclocarban,
and 17 other chemicals in hand and body washes that are marketed as being
more effective than simple soap. Companies have a year to take these
ingredients out of their products or remove the products from the market.
"If the product makes antibacterial claims, chances are pretty good that it
contains one of these ingredients," Theresa Michele, a director of the FDA's
Division of Nonprescription Drug Products, said Friday in a conference call
with reporters.
Kodjak, A. FDA bans 10 chemicals used in antibacterial soaps. Shots. NPR.org.2 Sept. 2016. Web 6 Sept. 2016.

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FDA Bans 10 Chemicals Used in Antibacterial Soaps (1370L)

Notes on my thoughts, reactions

and questions as I read:

This article addresses the

following CCSS ELA Standards
in addition to those noted.
7/8.W.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
7/8.L.1,2,3,4,5,6,
7/8.SL.1,2,3,4,5,6
Kodjak, A. FDA bans 10 chemicals used in antibacterial soaps. Shots. NPR.org.2 Sept. 2016. Web 6 Sept. 2016.

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FDA Bans 10 Chemicals Used in Antibacterial Soaps (1370L)

Comprehension questions answers may be in phrases.

1. Name two of the 19 chemicals that are included in the ban.

2. What two options do companies using the banned chemicals have?

3. Define advocate as used in the article.

4. List two potential health concerns associated with the banned chemicals.

5. Define consumers as used in the text.

7/8.RI.4,5

Answer each question in one or more complete sentences and by providing complete explanations.
1. Based
ing on inference, explain why the soap industry may be reluctant to give up the anti-bacterial
soap market.

2. Explain the use of the apostrophe in the statement below.

Of the
Many companies have already started phasing out these ingredients, especially after the FDA issued a
proposed rule in 2013 that required companies to provide data on products' safety and effectiveness.
Rachel Feltman September 18 Rachel Feltman September 18
7/8.RI.12,3,4,5,6
Kodjak, A. FDA bans 10 chemicals used in antibacterial soaps. Shots. NPR.org.2 Sept. 2016. Web 6 Sept. 2016.

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FDA Bans 10 Chemicals Used in Antibacterial Soaps (1370L)

3. Find a quote in the text supporting the FDA stance that there is no proof anti-bacterial soaps are better
than regular soap and water. Find an additional quote in which the soap industry disagrees. Write each
quote below. In one or two sentences, explain which side you agree with and why. Cite evidence from the
text to support your claim.

7/8.RI.9

4. Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that the drugs banned by the FDA can be harmful to
people?
a. "There's no data demonstrating that over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness
than washing with plain soap and water"
b. There is some evidence that triclosan, triclocarban, and the other chemicals can disrupt hormone cycles
and cause muscle weakness, says Mae Wu
c. "Washing the hands with an antiseptic soap can help reduce the risk of infection beyond that provided by
washing with non-antibacterial soap and water,"
5. Which sentence provides information to help the reader identify soaps that may contain one of the
harmful chemicals listed being banned by the FDA?
a. "There's no data demonstrating that over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness
than washing with plain soap and water"
b. The ban applies only to consumer products, not to antibacterial soaps used in hospitals and food service
settings.
c. "If the product makes antibacterial claims, chances are pretty good that it contains one of these
ingredients"
Kodjak, A. FDA bans 10 chemicals used in antibacterial soaps. Shots. NPR.org.2 Sept. 2016. Web 6 Sept. 2016.