Tag Archives: Talc

Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed Against Multiple Cosmetic Companies

March 13, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Lawsuit claims numerous talcum powder products used during a Massachusetts woman's life exposed her to asbestos, resulting in a mesothelioma diagnosis in March 2023

Ovarian Cancer Risk Among Hairdressers, Beauticians Higher Than Women in Other Jobs: Study

July 14, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

The study comes amid increasing concerns over hair relaxer ovarian cancer risks, which have resulted in hundreds of product liability lawsuits filed against chemical straightener manufacturers.

Congressman Seeks GAO Probe Into Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Costs to U.S. Government

February 22, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives says Johnson & Johnson knew its talcum powder products caused asbestos injuries and cancer since the 1970s

FDA Releases Scientific Opinions on Testing Procedures for Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics

January 14, 2022 By: Irvin Jackson

The scientific opinions will be peer-reviewed and could help the FDA develop new asbestos testing regulations for the cosmetics industry.

FDA Detects No Asbestos In Talc Powder Cosmetic Products Sampled This Year

October 26, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

Annual sampling program was launched after asbestos was detected in Johnson's Baby Powder and some Claire's cosmetic products several years ago.

J&J Fighting Imerys Talc Effort To Make It Pay For Talcum Powder Cancer Liability

September 23, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

Walmart Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Johnson’s Baby Powder Cancer Risk

September 08, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

Baby Powder Absestos Lawsuit Results in $26.5M Verdict Over Cancer Risk

August 30, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

Illinois Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit Ends In Defense Verdict

August 03, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

Black Women’s Advocacy Group Files Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit Over Ads Targeted Toward Minorities

July 29, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson