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Mercury found in eight skin-lightening products sold online in New York
United States
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 12:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A New York survey found mercury in eight skin-lightening products sold online. The products may pose a wider consumer health risk.
SO WHAT?
Contaminated cosmetics can expose consumers to toxic mercury through widely available products.
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