Johnson & Johnson and its consumer health arm, Kenvue, face a lawsuit in the UK over potential cancer risks from their talcum powder.
Over 3,000 people in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company knowingly sold talcum powder contaminated with asbestos, leading to the development of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma.
Asbestos, in its fibrous form, is classified as a potentially deadly cancer-causing substance.
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Author summary: Johnson & Johnson faces a UK lawsuit over talcum powder cancer risks.