IARC Says Talc is Probably Carcinogenic The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer found that talc “probably” causes cancer. The reason being that the mineral used in many different products like cosmetics, talcum powders, children’s toys, and food can be contaminated with asbestos. The agency reports that there is “strong mechanistic evidence” […]
Johnson & Johnson is Suing Four Doctors Because of Their Research on Talc and Asbestos
Johnson & Johnson is Suing Four Doctors Because of Their Research on Talc and Asbestos Johnson & Johnson is suing four doctors that linked talc-based baby powder to cancer. The company states that the studies are inaccurate. LTL Management, which was created by Johnson & Johnson to handle all its talc liability, filed a lawsuit […]
Johnson & Johnson Stopping Worldwide Talc Based Baby Powder Sales
Johnson & Johnson Stopping Worldwide Talc Based Baby Powder Sales Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of all talc-based baby powders around the world in 2023. It has previously stopped selling the baby powder product in the United States and Canada in 2020. Many lawsuits have been filed against the company due to the talc-based […]
Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder Shareholders rejected a proposal asking Johnson & Johnson to stop selling its talc-based baby powder. The proposal needed a majority vote but failed to receive one at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders. Ending sales of the product was one of 14 issues […]
Asbestos Exposure and Ovarian Cancer
Asbestos Exposure and Ovarian Cancer Despite its ban in over 55 countries, asbestos is still legal to use in the United States. For several years, asbestos exposure has been proven to cause cancer. More recently there have been studies that asbestos exposure causes ovarian cancer. What is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is one of the […]