Mesothelioma and Cosmetic Talc:
Many of us grew up with Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. That famous white and blue bottle helped build the company’s brand into a Fortune 100 powerhouse. To this day, Johnson & Johnson is still named one of the world’s most admired companies in the nation. But the company built that squeaky clean image with a product that may have harmed many people.
Talc Contaminated with Asbestos
In the 1980's, consumer advocates began raising the alarm that asbestos can contaminate products containing talc. Johnson & Johnson vehemently denied this, blaming test results on contaminated samples and machinery. But in 2018, investigations by the New York Times and Reuters revealed that Johnson & Johnson has known about asbestos contaminating its talc for decades.Now, Johnson & Johnson faces more than 16,000 lawsuits from people alleging that their products containing talc caused cancer. In May of this year, Johnson & Johnson announced that it would no longer use talc in its baby powder, only cornstarch. Still, the company refuses to admit that its products containing talc caused harm.
Talc and Mesothelioma
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral and one of the softest minerals found on earth. Its ability to absorb oil and act as a lubricant made it a useful addition to many cosmetic products like makeup, antiperspirants, and, of course, body and baby powders. Unfortunately, it’s far too easy to inhale the fine powder from the air, where it can enter the airway and lungs. When asbestos contaminates finely ground talcum powder, asbestos can also enter the lungs.Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that forms on the thin layer of tissue or mesothelium covering your internal organs. This cancer most often forms in the tissue covering the lungs. Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly cancer caused by asbestos. People at risk for mesothelioma include those with a personal history of asbestos exposure, including through asbestos-contaminated talc.If you or someone you love had mesothelioma that you believe may be related to using Johnson & Johnson’s talcum baby powder, call the Madeksho Firm at 888-910-6376 or contact us through our online form. Your initial consultation is free, and you never pay a fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
