baby powder
noun
: a fine powder composed mainly of talc or cornstarch that is sprinkled or rubbed on the skin especially to absorb moisture and relieve chafing
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Johnson & Johnson is trying to convince 75% of the 61,000 plaintiffs accusing it of selling baby powder that causes cancer in women to accept a $6.48 billion settlement.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2024
In June, Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay $700 million to settle a multistate case regarding the marketing of its baby powder products that contained talc and are believed to have harmed consumers.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 July 2024
The suits alleged that talc used by the company in its baby powder product was contaminated by asbestos for years, potentially causing ovarian cancer in unwitting consumers.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 25 June 2024
The suit stems from Johnson & Johnson's filing for bankruptcy multiple times, and in different states, to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming the company's talcum baby powder caused cancer.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2024
In June, Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay $700 million to settle a multistate case regarding the marketing of its baby powder products that contained talc and are believed to have harmed consumers.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 July 2024
The suits alleged that talc used by the company in its baby powder product was contaminated by asbestos for years, potentially causing ovarian cancer in unwitting consumers.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 25 June 2024
The suit stems from Johnson & Johnson's filing for bankruptcy multiple times, and in different states, to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming the company's talcum baby powder caused cancer.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024
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“Baby powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20powder. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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