Johnson & Johnson baby powder rumours could lead to shortages
Lawsuits around the world have lead to major issues for this company...
This just in, SA’s most common baby powder has been cancelled.
After a series of misinformation campaigns sparking mass hysteria, Johnson and Johnson have had to put the brakes on pumping out powder.
It is alleged that the rumours share concerns that the powder causes cancer.
See a post describing the controversy below:
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talcum powder globally after 38,000 cancer lawsuits. (1/3)
— TheSwaddle (@TheSwaddle) August 12, 2022
Daily Maverick reports: "Talcum powder has long been used in baby products because the mineral keeps skin dry and prevents nappy rash.
"The mines that produce the powder, however, can also yield asbestos, a mineral once used in products such as building insulation that researchers have linked to cancers.
"Some consumer companies have found corn starch can offer the same benefits of talc without the asbestos risk."
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Despite the company denying allegations, they have had to fight several legal battles on the issue.
The corporation has made many settlements in order to keep this scandal out of the public eye, but their efforts were unsuccessful in the end.
This has ultimately lead to their downfall, causing Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder globally in 2023.
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It has been shared that a new recipe will be made for the infamous powder which will contain cornstarch.
"As a result of this transition, talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder will be discontinued globally in 2023. We stand firmly behind the decades of independent scientific analysis by medical experts around the world that confirms talc-based Johnson's baby powder is safe, does not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer," says Johnson & Johnson.
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