Personal hygiene

Talcum Powder

Johnson’s Baby Powder is a popular household hygiene product. For more than 100 years, Johnson & Johnson marketed its talcum powders as a routine method of maintaining freshness.

Recent investigations into the safety of the lightweight baby powder led to the discovery of a dark, decades-old talcum powder cancer secret, but millions of Americans still douse themselves daily.

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Cancer

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Los Angeles city skyline representing LA county filing a lawsuit against J&J for its talcum powder products causing ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

Talc Lawsuit Filed Against J&J by LA Cou...

MedTruth Editors · November 22, 2023

Los Angeles County is filing claims against J&J for the talcum products that allegedly led to residents’ health complications, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

Legal Developments
Woman with pelvic pain representing the talcum powder ovarian cancer MDL.

Talc MDL receives Updated Complaint and ...

MedTruth Editors · October 19, 2023

The judge for the talcum powder ovarian cancer litigation has set a timetable for bringing the thousands of cases to trial.

Legal Developments
A woman using powdered cosmetics representing the talcum powder supplier filing for bankruptcy.

Former Cosmetics Talc Supplier Files For...

MedTruth Editors · October 17, 2023

Barretts Minerals used to supply talcum powder to the cosmetics industry and still faces over 500 personal injury lawsuits related to the company's talc products.

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Scientist holding talcum powder representing the talc cancer verdict tossed by an appeals court.

$220 Million Talc Verdict Tossed By Appeals Court

MedTruth Editors · October 11, 2023

Nearly 40,000 lawsuits accuse J&J of selling asbestos-contaminated talcum powder to consumers and failing to warn about the risks of developing cancer.

Legal Developments
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J&J and Talc Powder Cancer Plaintiffs Present Plans for New “Science Day”

MedTruth Editors · October 6, 2023

At the end of this year, J&J and talcum powder plaintiffs will give scientific presentations focused on talcum powder, asbestos and cancer.

Legal Developments
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Talc Plaintiff Expert Asks Court To Toss J&J’s Lawsuit Against Her

MedTruth Editors · September 29, 2023

J&J claims researchers published faulty research, saying that the subjects in the studies had been exposed to asbestos from other sources than J&J baby powder.

Legal Developments
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Johnson & Johnson Accused of New Effort To Delay Talc Litigation

MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2023

J&J is attempting to challenge expert witness testimony that was approved two years ago in an effort to further delay the case.

Legal Developments
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Talc Powder Cancer Litigation Stay Lifted

MedTruth Editors · August 30, 2023

Tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits were paused. Now, the two-year stay on talcum powder litigation has been lifted.

Legal Developments
Woman applying face cream representing the FDA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022.

FDA Prepares For Implementation of MoCRA

MedTruth Editors · August 15, 2023

With the average American using between 6 and 12 cosmetic products every day, MoCRA was deemed a vital safety measure for consumer health.

FDA Regulation
A judge holding a gavel representing J&J's attempt to escape talcum powder cancer lawsuits denied.

J&J’s 2nd Attempt To Escape Talc Lawsuits via Bankruptcy Denied

MedTruth Editors · August 9, 2023

The decision blocks J&J’s proposed $8.9 billion settlement, which would have prevented new lawsuits from being filed.

Legal Developments
Doctor looking at a lung X-ray representing the talcum powder plaintiff who won a lawsuit against J&J for his mesothelioma.

Critical Talc Plaintiff Awarded Millions by Jury

MedTruth Editors · August 1, 2023

After over a week of deliberation, the jury delivered a verdict against Johnson & Johnson, fining it $18.8 million in damages.

Legal Developments
A beautician brushing a cream on a client's face representing the ovarian cancer risk factor study looking at professions.

Study Names Talc Among Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors

MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2023

Cosmetic talcum powder is included in a list of substances that increase the risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study on occupational histories and ovarian cancer carcinogens.

Research + Findings
Two doctors discussing research representing J&J suing talcum powder expert witnesses.

J&J Sues Talc Plaintiff Expert Witnesses

MedTruth Editors · July 19, 2023

The lawsuit alleges that the research provided by the plaintiffs’ experts is fraudulent because some people were exposed to asbestos in other products besides cosmetic talc.

Legal Developments
Graphic of 5 women representing the talcum powder victims speaking out against J&J.

Talc Victims Speak Out Against J&J

MedTruth Editors · July 11, 2023

The press release encourages the public to condemn J&J and support the plaintiffs’ assertions that there is a link between talcum powder products and cancer.

News
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J&J Chief Medical Officer Testifies on Talc Recall

MedTruth Editors · July 6, 2023

The testimony addressed how J&J issued a recall of their talc products after a U.S. FDA investigation found asbestos in the samples of talc.

News
Baby powder bottle representing the 2nd talcum powder bankruptcy ploy by J&J.

State AGs Oppose J&J’s 2nd Talc Bankruptcy Ploy

MedTruth Editors · June 13, 2023

J&J recently offered nearly $9 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits that the company's talcum powder products contain asbestos.

Legal Developments
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J&J Declares 2nd Talc Bankruptcy "Largest Settlement in History"

MedTruth Editors · June 8, 2023

As opposed to its initial bankruptcy settlement offering of around $2 billion, J&J claims that the quadrupled settlement offer of $8.9 billion warrants additional consideration.

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Talc Plaintiffs Motion to Pursue J&J Directly

MedTruth Editors · May 25, 2023

Plaintiffs in the J&J talcum powder lawsuits are attempting to target J&J directly rather than needing to route through its subsidiary, LTL Management, which was created to absorb liability for talc claims.

Legal Developments
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J&J Ordered To Initiate Talc Settlement Negotiations

MedTruth Editors · May 18, 2023

The bankruptcy proceedings surrounding J&J's talcum powder products will go into settlement negotiations to resolve the claims that these products cause cancer and other health issues.

Legal Developments
Lawyers looking at a contract representing plaintiffs challenging J&J's second bankruptcy attempt.

Plaintiffs Challenge J&J Second Bankruptcy Gambit

MedTruth Editors · May 2, 2023

Johnson & Johnson has made a second attempt to put their subsidiary – LTL Management – into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Legal Developments
Lawyers negotiating a settlement representing J&J's talcum powder cancer lawsuit.

J&J Proposes $9 Billion To Settle Talc Cancer Lawsuits

MedTruth Editors · April 19, 2023

J&J aims to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits that allege its talcum powder was contaminated with asbestos.

Legal Developments
Scientist testing powder in a lab representing the talcum powder cancer trials.

J&J Appeals Talc Bankruptcy Plan to Supreme Court

MedTruth Editors · April 7, 2023

Johnson & Johnson will petition the Supreme Court to review its strategy of offloading tens of thousands of talcum powder cancer cases.

Legal Developments
A man using talcum powder representing the talc lawsuit approved to proceed despite a stay in litigation.

Talc Lawsuit Exception Approved to Proceed

MedTruth Editors · March 1, 2023

The case of plaintiff Anthony Hernandez Valadez can go to trial once the California judge overseeing the case deems it ready to litigate in court.

Legal Developments
Lawyers and judges deliberating representing the J&J en banc hearing regarding talcum powder and cancer.

J&J Requests "En Banc" Rehearing

MedTruth Editors · February 23, 2023

En banc rehearings are where all of the judges in a court hear a case rather than a selected panel.

Legal Developments
Lawyers working on a bankruptcy case representing the 3rd circuit court rejecting J&J talcum powder bankruptcy.

3rd Circuit Court Rejects J&J Talc Bankruptcy

MedTruth Editors · February 7, 2023

Talcum powder cases may return to the courts after the 3rd circuit court rejected J&J subsidiary LTL Management’s bankruptcy claims.

Legal Developments
A scientist holding a talcum/asbestos mineral representing the talcum powder marketing lawsuits against J&J.

Bankruptcy Judge Pauses State Talc Marketing Lawsuits

MedTruth Editors · October 21, 2022

The talcum powder marketing lawsuits against J&J are paused, and the judge will reconsider the states’ lawsuits in December.

Legal Developments
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Lawmakers Demand DOJ Update on J&J Talc Probe

MedTruth Editors · September 16, 2022

The investigation aims to determine if Johnson & Johnson misled the public about the risks of using its talcum-based products after claims that the asbestos-contaminated powder causes cancer.

Laws + Congress
A woman writing an amicus curiae brief in support of J&J's talcum powder cancer bankruptcy proceedings.

Pro-Business Nonprofit Backs J&J Bankruptcy Proceeding

MedTruth Editors · September 6, 2022

A legal nonprofit submitted a document in support of Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy proceedings surrounding the company's talcum powder cancer cases.

Legal Developments
J&J's talcum powder-based baby powder on the shelf in Thailand representing the global phase out of this product.

J&J Announces Global Talc Phase Out

MedTruth Editors · August 24, 2022

Starting in 2023, J&J will no longer sell talcum-based baby powder products anywhere in the world. These products have been discontinued in the U.S. and Canada since 2020.

News
A woman speaking in court holding documents representing the appeals court reversal of a mesothelioma decision against J&J.

Appeals Court Reverses $120 Million Mesothelioma Decision Against J&J

MedTruth Editors · August 3, 2022

The court ruled that Olson’s legal team did not present expert testimony that established sufficient evidence that Olson’s exposure to talcum in J&J’s products caused her health to deteriorate. 

Legal Developments
Miner in a talcum mine representing J&J accused of exposing workers to asbestos.

J&J Accused of Exposing Workers to Asbestos

MedTruth Editors · May 24, 2022

In the midst of battling tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits, J&J appealed to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who worked in J&J’s talc mines.

News
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EPA Proposes Final Asbestos Ban

MedTruth Editors · April 29, 2022

The proposal would ban the importation of the last type of asbestos currently able to be brought into the US.

News
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Judge Grants Fast-Track Appeal of J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy

MedTruth Editors · April 13, 2022

Judge Kaplan allowed plaintiffs who have alleged that J&J’s asbestos-contaminated talc products caused them to develop cancer to appeal his ruling

Legal Developments
A prison inmate with handcuffs representing the asbestos experiment conducted by J&J.

J&J Tested Asbestos On Inmates, Unsealed Docs Reveal

MedTruth Editors · March 23, 2022

The company hired a doctor to test the effects of asbestos on the inmates’ skin against the effects of talc.

News
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J&J Talc Bankruptcy Sparks Legislation Movement

MedTruth Editors · March 17, 2022

Attorneys and senators have come forth to suggest changes be made to the legislation surrounding bankruptcy law.

Laws + Congress
Illustration of bankruptcy law-related objects, representing the bankruptcy court approving J&J's talcum powder case with its new entity.

Bankruptcy Court Approves J&J Talc Case

MedTruth Editors · March 8, 2022

The judge is allowing Johnson & Johnson to move forward with the bankruptcy process for the company's new entity, LTL Management.

Legal Developments
Image of a judge on laptop representing the talc committee motions declined by judge.

Judge Declines To Decide Talc Committee’s Motions

MedTruth Editors · February 8, 2022

Judge Freda L. Wolfson has declined to decide issues arising from the bankruptcy of J&J’s subsidiary, LTL Management.

Legal Developments
Image of a judge filling out paperwork representing the J&J talc lawsuit transferred to New Jersey.

J&J Talc Lawsuit Transfer to NJ Opens Suit to Dismissal

MedTruth Editors · December 15, 2021

After being transferred to New Jersey in November, J&J’s bankruptcy case may now meet fiercer resistance.

Legal Developments
Image of baby powder on a peach background representing talc advocates rejecting J&J settlement talks.

Talc Advocates Reject J&J Settlement Talks

MedTruth Editors · November 29, 2021

Johnson & Johnson will most likely have to wait until at least 2022 before it can restart to negotiate a resolution.

Legal Developments
Image of the Mississippi skyline representing the talc trial delayed by J&J.

J&J Allegedly Delaying Talc Trial in Mississippi

MedTruth Editors · November 17, 2021

Mississippi's Attorney General urged the Supreme Court to reject J&J's petition to delay the state’s seven-year talcum powder lawsuit.

Legal Developments
Image of a woman with ovarian cancer holding her uterus representing J&J's third talc powder trial win.

J&J Wins Third Post-Pandemic Talc Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial

MedTruth Editors · October 22, 2021

This marks J&J’s third ovarian cancer talc trial win since cases were resumed after pandemic lockdowns.

Legal Developments
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J&J Cleared in PA Talc Trial

MedTruth Editors · October 5, 2021

A jury acquitted Johnson & Johnson of civil liability for one woman’s ovarian cancer.

Legal Developments
Image of two lawyers representing a judge preventing an injunction against J&J asset splitting.

Judge Prevents Injunction Against J&J Asset Splitting

MedTruth Editors · September 30, 2021

The plaintiffs argue that this financial maneuver would unlawfully shield Johnson & Johnson from any liability the company may owe for its talcum powder’s connection to ovarian cancer. 

Legal Developments
Image of a St. Louis courthouse representing the first J&J talcum powder trial in Missouri over ovarian cancer claims since the pandemic.

J&J Returns to Court In “Ground Zero” For Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

MedTruth Editors · September 24, 2021

The first J&J talcum powder trial since before the pandemic has begun in Missouri over ovarian cancer claims.

Legal Developments
Image of baby powder representing the J&J $26.5 million talcum powder verdict.

J&J Hit With $26.5 Million Talc Verdict

MedTruth Editors · September 2, 2021

Christina Prudencio's lawyer claimed her terminal mesothelioma was rooted in Johnson & Johnson ignoring decades of proof that their talcum products were unsafe.

Legal Developments
Image of Johnson & Johnson building representing J&J concealing talcum powder risks to preserve brand image.

J&J Concealed Talc Risks To Preserve Brand Image, Philly Jury Told

MedTruth Editors · September 1, 2021

The plaintiff in a Philadelphia trial claimed J&J was aware that its baby powder was associated with cancer risk but withheld that information for decades in order to protect its brand image.

News
Image of the EPA headquarters representing a California court upholding J&J talcum powder verdict.

California Court Upholds J&J Talc Verdict

MedTruth Editors · August 10, 2021

On August 5, a California court rejected Johnson & Johnson’s appeal to exclude the testimony of an expert who found asbestos in talcum powder.

Legal Developments
Image of two black women representing the talcum powder lawsuit claiming J&J targeted black women.

Talc Lawsuit Accuses J&J of Targeting Black Women

MedTruth Editors · August 3, 2021

Attorneys claim Johnson & Johnson intentionally targeted black women with their baby powder advertisements.

News
Image of a woman holding talcum powder in her hand representing the supreme court denying J&J's talcum powder ovarian cancer appeal.

Supreme Court Allows Johnson & Johnson's $2 Billion Baby Powder Cancer Verdict

MedTruth Editors · June 7, 2021

The Supreme Court has allowed a $2.1 billion baby powder cancer verdict against Johnson & Johnson to stand.

News
Image of a bottle of talcum powder next to a stethoscope.

Johnson and Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits: Recent Developments

Guest Contributor · January 29, 2021

An update on lawsuits claiming J&J's talcum powder causes ovarian cancer.

Legal Developments
Image of a cosmetic makeup palette representing asbestos found in talc-based cosmetics.

Asbestos Found in Cosmetics: How to Stay Safe

Julia Travers · December 14, 2020

Research by the Environmental Working Group found asbestos in three out of 21 talc-based powdered cosmetics tested recently.

News
Image of talcum powder representing the Missouri supreme court rejecting J&J talc verdict appeal.

$2.1 Billion Talcum Powder Cancer Verdict Stands, J&J Appealing to Supreme Court

James Parker · November 12, 2020

Johnson & Johnson intends to appeal a record $2.1 billion talc verdict after striking out in the Missouri Supreme Court.

Legal Developments
Image of the state capitol in Missouri representing the J&J talc appeal.

Johnson & Johnson Talc Appeal Reaches Missouri Supreme Court

James Parker · September 11, 2020

J&J is asking the Missouri Supreme Court to overturn a multibillion-dollar ruling that affirmed that asbestos and carcinogens in its talc products caused cancer in 22 women.

Legal Developments
Image of the Missouri state capitol building representing the J&J talc cases sent back to Missouri State Court.

Federal Judge Sends 11 J&J Talc Cases Back to Missouri State Court

Lynne Higby · July 21, 2020

Eleven cases in Johnson & Johnson’s ongoing talcum powder litigation have been bumped back to Missouri state court.

Legal Developments
Image of Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder bottles on a store shelf representing the court order of $2.1 billion.

J&J to Pay $2.1 Billion in Talc Damage

Lynne Higby · June 26, 2020

A Missouri court of appeals affirmed a jury verdict finding that Johnson and Johnson had actual knowledge of asbestos contained in its popular talcum-based baby powder.

Legal Developments
A photo of a hand throwing white powder in the air against a wooden fence backdrop, representing talcum powder statute of limitations.

How to Navigate Statutes of Limitation in Talc-Cancer Claims

Lynne Higby · May 27, 2020

Questions about the statute of limitations for ovarian cancer wrongful death claims have been raised by the families of women who used Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products.

Legal Developments
A stock photo of talcum powder representing J&J's move to halt sales in the U.S. and Canada.

Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Talcum Powder in the U.S. & Canada

Carah Wertheimer · May 19, 2020

J&J will withdraw its signature talcum powder from North American markets, insisting the product is safe despite nearly 20,000 lawsuits alleging that asbestos-contaminated powder caused cancer.

News
Judge's gavel representing the Daubert ruling on talcum powder-cancer link.

After 9 Months, Daubert Ruling on Talcum Powder-Cancer is Released

James Parker · May 1, 2020

The recent Daubert opinion, written by presiding Judge Wolfson after a nine-month deliberation, is a crucial ruling on the validity of the methods used by the expert scientific witnesses testifying in the talcum powder and ovarian cancer multi-district litigation.

Legal Developments
A photo of an empty courtroom due to the  COVID-19 shutdown of courts.

Johnson & Johnson Talc Appeal Unhindered by COVID-19 Shutdown

James Parker · March 30, 2020

A Missouri appellate court set an April 24 date for Johnson & Johnson’s $4.69 billion talc appeal, despite the Missouri Supreme Court’s cancellation of all April arguments to reduce COVID-19 exposure.

Legal Developments
Image of eyeshadow on woman's fingers, representing the FDA finding asbestos in cosmetics.

FDA Finds Asbestos in Cosmetics, Consumer Protection Bill Introduced

James Parker · March 25, 2020

The FDA's year-long probe into potential asbestos contamination in talc-containing cosmetic products and baby powder is over, and the results are in: contamination was found in 9 out of 52 samples.

FDA Regulation
A photo of money, representing the February 2020 J&J talc fine.

J&J Fined More Than $180 Million for Asbestos Contamination

James Parker · February 6, 2020

A New Jersey jury imposed a now-reduced verdict of three-quarters of a million dollars in punitive fines to Johnson & Johnson.

Legal Developments
Woman reading study about talcum powder and ovarian cancer which underrepresents populations of color.

Study Exploring Talc-Cancer Link Underrepresents Populations of Color

Benjamin Duong · January 13, 2020

A recent baby powder study found an insignificant link between the substance and ovarian cancer, but the study has limitations, including underrepresenting populations of color.

Research + Findings
A photo of a woman sitting and facing a public meeting, representing the pending FDA asbestos identification meeting on asbestos in talc.

FDA Schedules Public Meeting to Assess Testing for Asbestos in Talc

James Parker · January 13, 2020

The public meeting may be crucial to qualifying expert witnesses for thousands of plaintiffs involved in national talcum powder cases.

FDA Regulation
A stock photo of a woman signing a document, representing the recent midtrial settlement in the California talcum powder mesothelioma case.

Johnson & Johnson Settlement Abruptly Concludes California Talc Trial

James Parker · January 7, 2020

Johnson & Johnson and plaintiffs Linda and Mark O’Hagan reached a midtrial settlement without jury verdict, meaning the jury will not be given an opportunity to make a decision that considers the FDA's finding of asbestos in talcum powder.

Legal Developments
A photo of a justice scale representing the Los Angeles jury verdict which found in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a recent mesothelioma cancer case.

Los Angeles Jury Rules in Favor of Johnson & Johnson in Talc Mesothelioma Lawuit

James Parker · December 17, 2019

A jury in Los Angeles found Johnson & Johnson is not liable for causing Pui "Amy" Fong's mesothelioma, deciding its Baby Powder product was not defective nor a substantial threat.

Legal Developments
Photo of talcum powder in a petry dish after baby powder recall on Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products last week.

Asbestos Contamination? 30,000 Bottles of J&J's Baby Powder Recalled

Carah Wertheimer · October 21, 2019

In recent months, we've worked to collaborate on behalf of consumer product safety. Help us put the #TruthOnTalc by signing our petition demanding Johnson & Johnson add an adequate warning label.

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Photo of podium in courtroom after news that many baby powder asbestos cases dismissed potentially.

Will J&J Get 12,000 Baby Powder Asbestos Cases Dismissed?

Carah Wertheimer · August 5, 2019

Johnson & Johnson may be relieved of 79% of all lawsuits filed against them for the health hazards of their talcum powder. After invoking a validation process known as the Daubert test, scrutinizing expert testimony and information, 12,000 asbestos cases now await a decision from Judge Freda Wolfson.

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A photo of J&J's talcum powder products in relation to a recent lawsuit involving Claire's.

Seven Plaintiffs Refile J&J Talc Lawsuit to Prosecute Claire's and Others

James Parker · August 1, 2019

Judge George H. Wu of California granted case dismissal to seven plaintiffs in a talc lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for their failure to label talc products. The plaintiffs will refile - adding more cases to their complaint and holding other companies liable.

Legal Developments
Image of ovary under microscope in a laboratory after ovarian cancer cells show mutation from talc exposure.

In the Lab: Ovarian Cancer Cells Show Mutation from Talc Exposure

Tess Francke · June 24, 2019

The link between talc powder and ovarian cancer has been warned about for years. Now, a recent study identifying evidence of cell mutation shows the way talc powder promotes the generation of ovarian cancer cells. This is the first study to confirm the cellular effect of talc.

Research + Findings
An illustration of a gavel representing the recent $25 million-dollar mesothelioma talc verdict in New York.

J&J Mesothelioma Talc Verdict in New York May Exceed $25 Million

James Parker · May 22, 2019

A New York jury issued a $25 million verdict against J&J for its part in causing a 66-year-old woman's asbestos-related cancer. The woman, Donna Olson, used J&J's talc products for decades.

Legal Developments
A portrait of a woman of color, in relation to the Reuters report showing Johnson & Johnson marketed baby powder to women of color.

J&J Marketed Baby Powder to Women of Color, Report Shows

Nicole Knight · May 1, 2019

An in-depth probe by Reuters revealed Johnson & Johnson intentionally marketed the flagship Baby Powder product to women of color, despite knowing its talcum powder came with a potential risk of ovarian cancer.

Women's Health
An illustration of an empty courtroom after biologist testifies at Talc Powder Trial.

Biologist Testified on Talc in Dying Woman's Lungs in California Trial

Nicole Knight · March 4, 2019

A biologist testified that asbestos in talcum powder was found in a dying woman's lungs, according to a recent California jury trial.

Legal Developments
Talcum Powder Warning Label

New Talcum Powder Warning Label Case in California

Carah Wertheimer · February 6, 2019

Johnson & Johnson's legal troubles have taken a new turn, now focused on the talcum powder warning label. Under California's Proposition 65, companies must issue warnings if products expose customers to known cancer-causing agents.

Legal Developments
Hands in a circle representing talcum powder cancer case

22 Women Win Talcum Powder Cancer Case

James Parker · August 16, 2018

A Missouri jury awarded $4.69 billion to compensate women who reportedly developed talcum powder ovarian cancer, delivering the largest product-defect verdict in U.S. history.

Legal Developments
Woman covered in talcum powder looking in mirror

Winning Verdict in California Woman's Fight Against Talcum Powder

Ashley Lombardo · June 5, 2018

A California woman recently won $21.7 million in compensatory damages and an additional $4 million in punitive damages after using talcum powder.

News
Talc in Cosmetics

Philippine FDA Warns of Talc in Cosmetics

James Parker · April 30, 2018

The Philippine FDA recently issued a consumer advisory about potential asbestos contamination in cosmetic talcum powder.

FDA Regulation
An illustration of a gavel, representing what happened in the California talcum trials.

What Happened in the California Talcum Trial

Ashley Lombardo · November 14, 2017

Expert testimony may have linked talcum powder to adverse effects, but deciding what evidence will be admissible is up to the courts.

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A photo of a lab beaker, representing the question: Does baby powder contain asbestos?

Does Baby Powder Contain Asbestos?

Ashley Lombardo · October 11, 2017

Concerns over talcum powder's link to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma have left courts in St. Louis asking if baby powder contains asbestos.

Legal Developments
A photo of a person of color's hand, covered in talcum powder alternatives.

5 Talcum Powder Alternatives

Ashley Lombardo · September 14, 2017

Here are five talcum powder alternatives consumers may want to try, including some for DIY lovers wishing to make their own.

Women's Health
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Jury Awards $417M in California Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Ashley Lombardo · August 22, 2017

A Los Angeles jury on Monday awarded a record $417 million in damages in a talcum powder lawsuit brought by a California woman.

Legal Developments
An illustration of talcum powder particles on a peach background.

Judge Supports Survivor of Talcum Powder Cancer With $55 Million

Ashley Lombardo · May 11, 2016

A St. Louis judge awarded $55 million to Gloria Ristesund, a woman who reportedly developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products for decades. The lawsuit is the second of its kind as 1,200 women plan to take action against Johnson & Johnson in the talc trials.

Legal Developments