An interesting quote from the FDA Handbook:
“With the exception of color additives and a few prohibited ingredients, a cosmetic manufacturer may, on his own responsibility, use essentially any raw material as a cosmetic ingredient and market the product without approval.”
Mercury is permissible in cosmetics and other products, even though it is easily absorbed through the skin [...]

Ketek® (telithromycin) is a drug the FDA approved to treat mild-to-moderate pneumonia. Ketek® can also cause sudden and serious liver damage. In some cases, complete liver failure develops necessitating the need for a liver transplant.
The risks of liver failure (and other toxic side effects) were known before the FDA approved Ketek®. In order to convince [...]