Tag Archives: Asbestos

J&J reels after FDA finds ‘sub-trace’ levels of asbestos in its baby powder

For years, J&J has defended against lawsuits linking its talcum powder to cancer by saying the products are safe and don’t contain asbestos. But Friday, J&J issued a recall, saying the FDA had found sub-trace amounts of asbestos in one baby powder bottle. J&J said it is recalling one lot of the product “out of an abundance of… Read More: J&J reels after FDA finds ‘sub-trace’ levels of asbestos in… »

Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Democratic U.S. lawmakers have called on the Environmental Protection Agency to answer questions about asbestos exposure after Reuters reported that documents showed Johnson & Johnson knew for decades of the mineral’s presence in its popular baby powder. FILE PHOTO: A bottle of Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder is seen in a… Read More: Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report »

What Is Talc, Where Is It Used and Why Is Asbestos a Concern?

Nearly 12,000 women have sued Johnson & Johnson, with most claiming the talc in its well-known product Johnson’s Baby Powder caused their ovarian cancer. They now have a new potential legal front. In a recent case, a group of plaintiffs argued that the talc was contaminated with asbestos, a carcinogen considered unsafe at any level… Read More: What Is Talc, Where Is It Used and Why Is… »

Everything You Should Know Concerning Asbestos Poisoning

Asbestos poisoning is actually a broad term describing various health issues. The issues or simply conditions are caused by exposure to asbestos. A person who has such an infection is normally entitled to some sort of compensation. Although, this depends on how well a person can prove that this mineral is the main source of… Read More: Everything You Should Know Concerning Asbestos Poisoning »