Number	24695
Subject	Chemicals
Source	Chicago Tribune
State	IL
Year	2010
Publication Date	5/19/2010; 5/22/2010; 5/30/2010; 7/21/2010
Summary	The Tribune decided to investigate a tip found in a New York Times story that suggested mercury might be present in certain beauty products. The Tribune tested 50 different skin-lightening creams purchased from various locations around Chicago and found that six contained enough mercury to be banned by federal law. When used over time, mercury can be cause health problems, including kidney damage.
Category	Contest Entry
Pages	12
Keywords	mercury; skin-lightening cream; U.S. Food and Drug Administration; FDA; FOIA; Mercury Policy Project; EcoWaste Coalition
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