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Johnson & Johnson still faces thousands of lawsuits from consumers who claim its talcum products were contaminated with asbestos that caused cancer. The company announced last month that it would stop selling baby powder made from talc in North America, though it would continue to market the product elsewhere in the world. Other companies that sold talc still have not been held responsible.
According to the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, frequent talcum powder use can the risk of cancer between 30–60%. The more often a woman uses it, the more likely she will experience cancer. Talcum powder also has been associated with respiratory issues, including mesothelioma. This is caused by the powder becoming airborne during normal application. Prior to the 1970s, and even today, some talcum products contain asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral and known carcinogen.
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