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  Johnson & Johnson will stop manufacturing its talc-based baby powder from 2023. Here's why

  Business | August 12, 2022 23:27 IST

  Johnson & Johnson's announcement comes after thousands of lawsuits were filed against the company by several women who claimed that the talcum-based baby powder contained asbestos and many of them developed several health issues including ovarian cancer.

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  Johnson & Johnson to stop selling baby powder in US, Canada amid lawsuits claiming it causes cancer

  World | May 20, 2020 7:08 IST

  Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced that it is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer. However, the talc-based powder will still be sold outside the U.S. and Canada.

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  Johnson & Johnson slapped with record-breaking fine of $417 million over ovarian cancer lawsuit

  Lifestyle | August 23, 2017 11:31 IST

  Johnsons baby powder is manufactured using talc powder, which is linked to ovarian cancer

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  5 other uses of baby powder you never heard of

  Lifestyle | April 28, 2017 11:16 IST

  This single product can do multiple jobs. Don't believe me? Read it here.