talc
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The lawyers said the memo noted the safety of talc for babies could no longer be guaranteed.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Lefevres says, following scientific analysis of cosmetic talc products, the memo recommended minimising the use of tremolite until substantial evidence showed it had no adverse effects.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Johnson & Johnson has faced thousands of lawsuits linking its talc baby powder to cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Johnson & Johnson retained responsibility for talc litigation in the two countries after the spinoff, but Kenvue is responsible for talc litigation elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
They wash themselves with orange-colored Lifebuoy soap, dust themselves with Cashmere Bouquet talc, clean their teeth with salt on a piece of rag, soften their skin with Jergens Lotion.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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