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The Downsides of Disinfecting Wipes

Because bacteria and other microbes are considered pests, many kinds of antimicrobial products, including quats, are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency as pesticides. Quats, just like other pesticides, are usually required to bear a caution: “Keep out of reach of children.” But in practice, children may still be exposed to them in the environment. A 2022 study in the…