Johnson & Johnson, the world’s most famous company making children’s products, has recently put forward a proposal. In this proposal, the company said that all the allegations have been made on talcum powder. In which it has been said that it causes cancer, the company is ready to spend 73 thousand crores to deal with those claims. Johnson & Johnson, a baby product maker, has its headquarters in New Jersey. The company has claimed that whatever the allegations are on the cosmetic powder. Those cases will be settled with money. For your information, let us tell you that The payment of 73 thousand crores by American company Johnson & Johnson is the biggest case related to liability settlement of any product. There are thousands of lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson Baby Talcum Powder. There have also been allegations that using Johnson’s baby talcum powder causes cancer in children.
Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder causes cancer
Johnson & Johnson Company is already paying a fine of thousands of rupees in America on the allegation of causing cancer from baby powder. On the other hand, the Bombay High Court of India has given permission to manufacture the powder but has banned its sale in the Indian market. When tested, the pH value of the powder was found to be more than that. On this the Maharashtra government had canceled the license of this company. In view of many cases against it, the High Court continued to ban its sale.
Company ready to pay money to settle legal battle
This is not the first time that Johnson & Johnson’s baby products have been accused of causing cancer. Johnson has also fought many long legal battles against all these before. Because of which there was a huge decline in the demand for Johnson Baby Powder product as compared to earlier. Johnson & Johnson said that Year 2023 By August it will completely stop the production of baby powder.
According to the report of The Guardian
According to a report published in ‘The Guardian’ in August-September last year, a sample of Johnson’s baby powder was taken in a special investigation by the US Drug Control Agency. After which it was found that carcinogenic chrysotile fiber was found in it. Due to which there is a risk of getting cancer.
Are talc-containing and cornstarch-based baby powders a health hazard?
Just as parents use baby powder to keep their babies’ skin dry and free of rashes, some adults use it on their genitals, inner thighs, feet or other body parts to absorb moisture and make the skin dry. Powder is applied to prevent irritation. Some research suggests that applying talc powder to the internal area may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. But many studies, including a large study published in 2020, do not support this. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), nothing happens with the use of talc-based baby powder around the internal part. Mesothelioma is linked to cancer as asbestos exposure is linked to lung cancer. That’s why asbestos is not added to baby powder.
Do health experts recommend any kind of baby powder?
The ‘American Academy of Pediatrics’ has long forbidden the use of powder on children. Many doctors also say that it causes inhalation problems. Also the risk of cancer increases. Both are caused by talc. But what about cornstarch baby powder? According to health expert Spinner, if you are asked to choose between the two, cornstarch baby powder is better. By the way powder should be avoided.
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