J&J Starts First Baby Powder Recall Linked To Asbestos Finding

Recall announcement doesn't mention litigation J&JU faces in multiple states alleging use of Johnson's Baby Powder causes cancer due from talc in formulation. But firm's sensitivity to consumer complaints or adverse event reports linked to brand is clear with talc-related litigation as backdrop.

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A long-simmering potential problem with talc has prompted Johnson & Johnson's first recall of a baby powder product due to the presence of sub-trace levels of chrysotile asbestos contamination.

Separately, recent updates to the Food and Drug Administration's recalls database include a second recall of cosmetics in 2019 by...

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