Kanebo has sold nearly five million products containing the recalled ingredient across 11 Asian countries , including Japan , Hong Kong and South Korea . Yuki also developed white patches on her neck , arms and face . Thousands of people died of similar symptoms after a popular skin whitener . Japanese company Kanebo has recalled products with ingredient unknown . Skin whitening is a near obsession for some women in many Asia countries .
Yuki also developed white patches on her neck , arms and face . Thousands of people died of similar symptoms after a popular skin whitener . Japanese company Kanebo has recalled products with ingredient unknown . Skin whitening is a near obsession for some women in many Asia countries .