Jonson & Johnson baby power contained asbestos, expert warns

There are numerous reports of people allegedly developing cancer as a result of using Johnson & Johnson baby power which, according to several legal cases, has at least previously been found to have contained asbestos.

An expert from an asbestos laboratory giving evidence in one compensation claim said that multiple studies had found asbestos contained in J & J talcum powder products. The evidence may prove pivotal for the case in question, as well as for many other cases against Johnson & Johnson, who have been vigorously defending legal actions against them for years.

The case that the evidence has been used in is for a male sufferer of mesothelioma who alleges his condition has been caused as a result of using Johnson & Johnson talcum power for decades. It’s not the first case of its kind, with many women having launched claims for ovarian cancer for having used such talcum powder products for years.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has previously classified the use of talc power in the genital area as “possibly carcinogenic”.

Is there a case to answer?

Any case where a person believes they may be suffering cancer as a result of using talcum powder products is one that must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. It’s not the easiest of cases to prove, but there have been some settlements for actions initiated against J & J, despite the fact they have defended their products as safe to use.

If you are a resident in England or Wales and you have developed cancer that you feel may be linked to the use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products, and you would like free and no obligation legal advice, please don’t hesitate to contact the team by calling 0800 634 7575 free from a landline or mobile. Our expert team can discuss the potential case with you, and once we have assessed the prospects of success, we’ll see what we can do to help you.