Officials warn about mercury poisoning
Texas health officials are warning about mercury poisoning after a West Texas family was exposed by a skin cream purchased in Mexico.
AUSTIN, Texas – State health officials are warning Texans about mercury poisoning after a skin cream reportedly led to a case in West Texas.
The Texas Department of State Health Services says that it recently received a report of mercury poisoning from a family who was exposed through a skin cream product purchased in Mexico.
The product was labeled as Nunn skin cream and mercury was not listed on the label as an ingredient. After using the face cream, one family member developed mild nonspecific symptoms.
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