The agreement resolves an investigation launched by 42 states in 2020 into J&J's products that contained talcum power, which the company stopped distributing and selling in
The states accused the company on deceptively advertising consumers about the safety and purity of its talcum powder products, such as Johnson's
The lawsuit alleges that since the 1980s, J&J knew of studies and other supporting information that showed its talcum powders were sometimes tainted with carcinogenic asbestos and that women who used the products on their genitals had a increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Despite having this information, J&J continued to allegedly market the products "as safe, pure and gentle and as suitable for use in and or female genitals," it said.
That agreement states that J&J admits to no wrongdoing but will pay the
"Targeting communities with cosmetic products that contain dangerous substances is not just illegal, it is very cruel,"
The settlement, however, does not resolve the other talcum lawsuits the company is facing.
According to the
Last month, J&J said it was taking steps to resolve a
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