Didn't take it that way at all!
I've worked in a microbiology research lab for two years and we had a rule, "You touch anything, you better be wearing gloves."
In my lab, I learned of PPE (personal protective equipment) and also learned to be wary of touching chemicals.
The truth is, many of these chemicals have been synthesized recently. No one knows if they cause issues with long term exposure. With that unknown, I think it's better safe than sorry. So I always wear gloves.
With the government and chemicals, often it is all about fixing the problem after it has occurred rather than knowing the issues beforehand. With the amount of products and chemicals coming out, it is an understandable, but unfortunate truth.
Wow, didn't mean to rant, sorry!