Thai skin-lightening cream contains dangerous mercury levels, warns coalition, urging FDA action.

The EcoWaste Coalition found that a Thai skin-lightening cream, "Meyyong Ra (Seaweed) Extra Whitening & Facelift," contains mercury levels up to 2,447 parts per million, exceeding safety limits. The group warns against using the product due to mercury's toxicity, especially for pregnant women and children. They urge Filipinos to avoid such products and will notify the FDA to take action.

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