Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Announces Discontinuation of Talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in U.S. and Canada
The link between ovarian cancer and use of talc on the perineum is controversial. There have been many court actions against Johnson and Johnson as manufacturers of talc alleging liability. Large imposition of punitive damages has been awarded and appeals launched.
This week Johnson and Johnson have announced that the manufacture and sale of talc-based baby powder will be discontinued in the US and Canada
In the announcement Johnson and Johnson deny any liability for cancer or other disease but state that because of the adverse publicity, sales of baby powder have been significantly reduced. They also state that during the Covid-19 pandemic other more important products have priority
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