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Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder: Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n
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Studies dating back to 1971 link talc use to ovarian tumors. Johnson & Johnson<\/span> faced thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder products<\/span> caused ovarian cancer<\/span> due to asbestos<\/span> contamination<\/span>. While the company denies liability, juries have awarded significant damages to plaintiffs<\/span>, and many cases have since settled.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

In 1894, cosmetic and personal care manufacturer Johnson & Johnson<\/span> introduced its popular “Johnson\u2019s Toilet and Baby Powder” (later Johnson & <\/span>Johnson<\/span> Baby Powder<\/span>). In the early 1980s, the company released another product,” Shower to Shower<\/span>.” Both products contained talcum powder.<\/p>\n

Millions of people in the United States and Canada have used these products for decades. There is evidence from 1971 that the talc in Johnson & <\/span>Johnson<\/span>\u2019s baby powder<\/span> and Shower to Shower<\/span> contains asbestos<\/span> particles<\/a>, a known <\/span>carcinogen<\/span>.<\/p>\n

A study that year confirmed that researchers found talc in cancerous ovarian tumors. This sparked decades\u2019 worth of studies and debate over whether Johnson & Johnson<\/span>\u2019s personal care products cause ovarian cancer<\/span>. Scientists have linked asbestos<\/span> exposure<\/span> to various cancers, including mesothelioma<\/span>, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer<\/span>. This is why thousands of women have filed\u00a0ovarian cancer<\/span> lawsuits<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This section examines the Johnson & <\/span>Johnson<\/span> baby powder<\/span> lawsuits<\/span>. It also discusses whether J&J\u2019s talc-based products<\/span> cause ovarian cancer<\/span>. You\u2019ll also learn your legal options if you believe your cancer is from using Johnson & Johnson<\/span>\u2019s products.<\/p>\n

Receiving a positive diagnosis of ovarian cancer<\/span>, or any cancer, is devastating. If you\u2019ve used Johnson & Johnson<\/span> brand talcum powder and think it caused your illness, you may have a claim for damages. Contact a product liability<\/span> attorney<\/a> near you to learn your options.<\/p>\n

What Is Talcum Powder?<\/h2>\n

Talcum powder contains magnesium silicate (talc). Consumers have used talcum powder since 1894, when Johnson & Johnson<\/span> introduced it to consumers. Talc is in other products, such as:<\/p>\n