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FDA Holds Public Meeting on Testing for Asbestos in Talc

The talcum powder industry’s self-regulating days may be over. Increased national concern over asbestos in talcum powder propelled the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to…

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FDA Kept Silent for Decades Despite Evidence of Talc Contamination

Johnson & Johnson currently faces a legal nightmare, with more than 16,000 lawsuits filed against it. All of these lawsuits claim that the company’s baby…

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Which Forms of Talc Cosmetics Are Dangerous to My Health?

Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that appears in many cosmetics and personal hygiene products. However, while talc in cosmetics products is fairly prevalent, they’re…

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Top Studies Reveal Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Several studies have investigated the possible link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. Although many studies have been inconclusive, others have revealed an increased risk…

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Johnson & Johnson Subject of DOJ Investigation

Johnson’s Baby Powder Draws Concerns from Government Johnson & Johnson is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange…

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