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Two skin lightening creams triggered alerts from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after it was discovered they were contaminated with mercury.
As reported by NewsNation, the products were removed from the U.S. market between June and August 2026.
These creams were sold through eBay.
Both creams were classified under a Class I recall, the category that, according to the FDA, is reserved for products that cause serious health harm.
The agency explains that this classification means there is "a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The FDA also warned consumers about the use of over-the-counter skin lightening products that contain high levels of mercury or hydroquinone, due to health risks associated with those substances.
According to the agency, frequent use can lead to "permanent health problems, including kidney and neurological damage."
What are the skin lightening creams with mercury recalled from the market?
The two products identified in the FDA recall are:
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