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Johnson & Johnson has tentatively agreed to settle talc baby powder allegations with over 40 states attorneys general. Confirmation of the deal came on in January, revealing a strategic move by the company to address its longstanding legal liabilities. Johnson & Johnson reached the preliminary agreement to pay approximately $700 million. This settlement is to …
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found by using electron microscopy, the cosmetic industry methods of screening talc for asbestos are lacking. Of the myriad cosmetics tested by the Scientific Analytical Institute (SAI), nearly 15% showed the presence of asbestos. Methods of screening talc for asbestos are lacking Incredibly, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t require testing …
After producing baby powder since 1894, Johnson & Johnson will discontinue talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada. Years of charges their baby powder contained traces of asbestos brought lawsuits and public distrust. J&J suffered a loss in market value along with lessening sales. In 1980, J&J began selling a cornstarch version of the powder in response …
It was 1971 the last time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) examined asbestos testing in talc products in powders and cosmetics. The subject came to the forefront after finding traces of asbestos in several talc cosmetics and powders including a bottle of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, toy makeup kits for children from …
Talc safety has been a concern for years. More recently, the clear possibility of asbestos contamination in talc has led to heightened concern about critical diseases, such as mesothelioma and ovarian cancer being caused by use of talc based products. Why is asbestos connected to talc safety? Both talc and asbestos are minerals found …
