>Sometime ago there was a thread wth a link to OB in detergents and what was safe to use on diapers. I used that guide, found it very fascinating.
I can't remember that specific guide, but I can recall links to OBA free detergent guides. The one problem I've discovered, however, is that the information may not be current. I recall one guide that listed several OBA free detergents that, after the guide was produced, were changed to include OBA. I've frankly come to a point where I assume that a detergent I'm considering that I bought, say, a year ago might not be the same formula. Often, of course, this may not matter. But it may matter if one is specifically looking to either avoid, or get a specific ingredient.
>Was surprised All Free & Clear did rank higher since many, many doctors recommend it....as it was recommended to me.
I assume you refer to the EWG letter grade rating? If so, I'm frankly not surprised. I'm guessing that environmental concerns are a huge factor for them. I certainly have noted from what I've seen that conventional detergents generally don't score well, and the ones that get a good grade are "green" detergents, like Seventh Generation.
Meanwhile, a doctor is more focused on the direct impact on a patient.
