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As early as the 1970s, research found traces of asbestos within talc-based products, such as talcum powder. Prolonged use of such products has been shown to cause cases of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer, and serous primary peritoneal cancer.
In 2022, it was announced that talcum powder products would be removed from shelves globally following thousands of claims by individuals who allege their use of talc-based products contributed to the development of these cancers. However, for many, this move comes too late.
An analysis published in May 2024 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) reinforces these concerns. According to the study, asbestos particles in talc-based products from manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson are linked to the development of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer and serous primary peritoneal cancer.
Following the success of similar claims in the US, we aim to hold manufacturers accountable here in the UK for failing to warn loyal customers of the links between asbestos in their talc and these cancers, prioritising profit over people.
KP Law are the only firm in the UK with a track record of bringing many hundreds of UK talc claims to a successful resolution without the need to file proceedings in the US;Tom LongstaffPartner KP Law | 08/08/2024
My Talc Claim is supported by KP Law, who are leading the fight against Johnson & Johnson for potentially thousands of clients who have developed cancer and used its talcum powder products. The firm has extensive experience and a proven record of resolving talc claims without US proceedings and is the only law firm pursuing talc cases in the UK courts
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In a significant legal development, hundreds of women in the UK are set to challenge Johnson & Johnson (J&J), one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, over allegations linking talcum powder to cancer. This group action follows the personal experiences of numerous women diagnosed with ovarian cancer after years of using talc-based products.
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The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the potential cancer risks linked to talcum powder. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified talc as "probably carcinogenic to humans" based on limited evidence in human studies and sufficient evidence in animal studies.
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Johnson & Johnson, long championing the motto "Safety First," hid evidence for decades that its talc-based Baby Powder was contaminated with asbestos, posing severe health risks. Despite early warnings and internal concerns, the company only removed talc from its products in the UK in 2023, after numerous lawsuits linked their product to cancer.
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Johnson & Johnson agreed to a $700 million settlement with 43 states over misleading marketing of talcum powder linked to health issues like ovarian cancer. Despite ceasing talc-based product sales in 2023, J&J faces numerous lawsuits. In the UK, KP Law plans a group action for asbestos contamination.
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The following articles are BBC news reports covering the ongoing Johnson & Johnson talc claim scandal. They provide detailed insights into the legal battles, health implications, and corporate responses associated with the controversy.
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A comprehensive investigation by Reuters has uncovered that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) was aware for decades that its talcum powder products were sometimes contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen. Internal documents dating back to the 1970s reveal that J&J executives and scientists knew about the asbestos contamination but failed to disclose this to regulators or the public.
There are an estimated 41,000 women living with ovarian cancer in the UK.
Approximately 2,700 of new mesothelioma cases are diagnosed each year, with asbestos exposure being the only known cause. 94% of cases are preventable.
Ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer and serous primary peritoneal cancer affect not just those who have been diagnosed, but their families and support network too – causing anguish and disruption to so many people. Like numerous charities and other organisations in the UK, we believe it is crucially important for those impacted by either disease to receive the care and assistance they deserve.
We want to support individuals whose diagnosis could have been preventable, had they been warned of the potential risks of using talcum powder over an extended period of time.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer or serous primary peritoneal cancer and have regularly used talcum powder for a period of 5+ years, we are here to help you.
Whilst we appreciate that making a claim cannot change the impact of a diagnosis, we are committed to bringing justice to those who deserve it. By registering with us, you can help us achieve that.
