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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-08-05

The History of Mercurochrome and Why It Was Banned

The US Food and Drug Administration banned the once-essential antiseptic Mercurochrome after reviewing safety components in human and veterinary products. This household staple has long since disappeared from modern medicine cabinets.

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