At least 14 people have been hospitalized.

Consumers who bought kerosene from the El Cheapo on 821 W. Main St. in Claxton on or after Jan. 27th should not use the product in their heaters or lamps.

This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.