Thousands of people in the UK claim that using talcum powder has given them cancer and are suing the manufacturer of Johnson’s baby powder.

The product has been used for decades, for babies and people of all ages to help absorb moisture when drying off.

Until recently, Johnson’s baby powder contained the mineral talc, which has been linked with a risk of causing cancer. Talc is also in some make-up products. New Feature

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Claims against manufacturer Johnson & Johnson (J&J), as well as its subsidiary Kenvue Ltd, include that the talc in baby powder contained asbestos and that this has caused cases of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma , a kind of lung cancer. The lawsuit is being brought by brought by KP Law.

After similar court cas

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