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'We thought talcum powder was safe'
As the BBC have reported, studies have proven that talcum powder contained asbestos that could have caused ovarian, mesothelioma, fallopian tube and peritoneal cancer.
Johnson & Johnson continued to sell its talcum powder for years despite knowing since the 1970’s of its potential cancer risks. They only stopped selling it in the UK in 2023.
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Did Johnson & Johnson know?
It’s hard to believe that a company that used to champion ‘safety first’ would do this. But it’s true.
Research in the 1970s found traces of asbestos within talcum powder and that continued use of the product could cause ovarian, mesothelioma, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer
Despite Johnson & Johnson knowing this, they continued to sell and market their talcum powder products, promoting trust and health.
They changed the way they manufactured its talcum powder and removed the risk of its containing asbestos in the US in 2020, but didn’t change it in the UK for another 3 years.
In July 2024, the World Health Organisation issued a warning about the potential cancer risks linked to talcum powder.
They knew. They Lied. We pay the price.
How can such a trusted product, used by millions worldwide, have been so potentially harmful? We’ve provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we have had from our clients as they try to understand why Johnson & Johnson put corporate greed ahead of health and, in some cases, life itself.
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