Talcum Baby Powder Discontinued
On Tuesday, May 19 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced that it was discontinuing all sales of its Talcum baby powder. This announcement includes not only the United States, but Canada as well. This announcement about the talcum powder is a direct effect of the many lawsuits pending against Johnson & Johnson due to cancer.
According to Johnson & Johnson the discontinuing is “due...
Commonly Used Talcum Powder Was Linked To Ovarian Cancer
A federal jury has found that talcum contained in Johnson & Johnson powder was linked and contributed to a woman’s ovarian cancer. The jury found on that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn consumers of the link between ovarian cancer and the use of talc-based body powder for feminine hygiene.
Deane Berg, a resident of Sioux Falls, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006,...