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Please go down to article four about mercury being used in some of the

cosmetic lotions.  Note there are 5 different names used on the ingredient

list in the place of the word "mercury"

bob

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August 17, 2016

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Beware of These Zika Scams

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Ford Recalls 830K Vehicles Because Doors Should Stay Shut When Closed

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Basis Tells Customers to Stop Wearing Its Peak Watch

UPDATE: (Aug. 4, 2016) Intel-owned Basis has recalled all Basic Peak watches, urging owners to return the wearable device due to safety concerns. After receiving reports about the watch overheating,... Read More

Avoiding Mercury Poisoning From Skin Care Products

For centuries, people used cosmetics laced with mercury to eliminate freckles and blemishes. In the Renaissance, for example, the liquid metal was used as a facial peel to smooth small pox scars.... Read More

Fiat Chrysler on the Road to Fixing Failed Shifters

Following the tragic death of “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin, Fiat Chrysler Autos (FCA) expedited its electronic shifter recall months in advance of the original schedule, and the fixes... Read More

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