Johnson & Johnson Stops Selling Talc-Based Baby Powder In U.S. And Canada
The company said demand has declined "fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising." Lawsuits allege the powder causes cancer.
Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talcum-based baby powder in the U.S. and Canada after being ordered to pay out billions of dollars in lost legal battles over claims the product causes cancer.
The company made the announcement Tuesday. It denied allegations that the powder is responsible for health problems.
"Demand for talc-based Johnson's Baby.
