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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
TopicBaby powder

Topic: Baby powder

Johnson & Johnson to discontinue sale of talc-based baby powder from 2023 amid cancer lawsuits

J&J said it will switch to an all cornstarch-based version of the product. It has also reiterated its position that its baby powder is safe to use and 'does not cause cancer'.

Johnson & Johnson stops selling baby powder in US, Canada after multiple lawsuits

The healthcare giant has faced lawsuits accusing it of hiding the cancer risks tied its talc-based version of baby powder since 2014.

Study finds baby powder not likely a risk for ovarian cancer

The US-govt-sponsored study may help Johnson & Johnson's fight against 17,000 lawsuits contending that talc-based personal hygiene products cause ovarian cancer in women.

J&J says no asbestos found in baby powder, disputing FDA test

The company suggested that contamination of a lab, which it recreated in several of its own third-party tests, could have caused the FDA’s positive result.

Johnson & Johnson faces US criminal probe on potential cancer risks of talcum powder

There are more than 14,000 lawsuits from consumers asserting that J&J talc products caused their ovarian cancer.

Investigation alleges J&J knew its powders have cancer-causing asbestos but hid the info

Reuters investigation report on Johnson & Johnson talc powders was released in the US Friday. J&J has rejected the findings of the report.

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