Hidden Sources of Mercury Poisoning

Mercury, a common heavy metal in various consumer and commercial products, has been evaluated as a toxic substance in our environment to all organisms including human beings.  It is linked to problems within various human systems, such as the nervous and endocrine system.  In a recent evaluation, the FDA (food and drug administration) found that while the United States has banned many consumer products with toxic levels of mercury present, other consumer products have made their way into the United States, via immigration.  In particular, this article explains how certain skin lotions have immigrated onto shelves of markets in California, and what to watch out for when purchasing lotions.