{"id":353289,"date":"2016-05-04T16:50:18","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T21:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/product-liability\/johnson-and-johnson-talcum-powder-cancer-faqs.html"},"modified":"2025-10-03T23:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T04:33:00","slug":"johnson-and-johnson-talcum-powder-cancer-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/johnson-and-johnson-talcum-powder-cancer-faqs.html","title":{"rendered":"Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder and Cancer: FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder and Cancer: FAQ<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Many people have questions about the safety of talcum powder and its possible link to cancer. Scientific research has produced mixed results, leaving consumers uncertain about the risks. As lawsuits and investigations continue, public concern remains high.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Since 2016, more than 51,000 plaintiffs have filed suit against Johnson & Johnson, claiming its popular baby powder products cause ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, and other cancers. This product, made primarily of talcum powder, contains asbestos<\/a>, a cancer-causing agent.<\/p>\n

Most of the lawsuits allege that Johnson’s Baby Powder caused ovarian cancer<\/a>. Many of the plaintiffs are women who used the product for years, specifically in their genital area. The defendant claims their product is safe and does not cause cancer.<\/p>\n

While the medical research is inconclusive, plaintiffs insist that the company knew about the ovarian cancer risk factors but\u00a0failed to warn<\/a> consumers. This article answers some frequently asked questions about the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder cancer claims.<\/p>\n