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3 ways asbestos exposure may happen to you

3 ways asbestos exposure may happen to you

For decades, thousands of manufacturers used asbestos in household and industrial goods, placing millions of Americans at risk of significant exposure. While the risks of asbestos exposure are more well-known now and the substance is widely known to cause serious…

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Research shows softening compound in PVC piping to be cancer risk

Research shows softening compound in PVC piping to be cancer risk

It can be difficult as a consumer to know what new health scares are mostly media hype and what ones pose actual danger to you and your loved ones. It seems like every day, there is some report of medical…

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California woman awarded $29 million in talcum powder case

California woman awarded $29 million in talcum powder case

For decades, women used Johnson Johnson’s talcum powder as a way to keep themselves as fresh as possible. During those same decades, it is very likely that Johnson Johnson executives were aware of asbestos contamination in the mines providing the…

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New Roundup trial underway in San Francisco

New Roundup trial underway in San Francisco

Companies that put out a brand name product will often do just about anything to defend their investment in said product. Even if there is evidence that a product has harmed people or could potentially endanger consumers, companies may attempt…

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Johnson & Johnson served federal subpoena over asbestos claims

Johnson & Johnson served federal subpoena over asbestos claims

For years, Johnson Johnson has claimed that its baby powder is safe and contains no asbestos contamination. However, internal memos uncovered by investigators make it clear that Johnson Johnson was aware of contamination going back decades. They may have directly…

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Asbestos exposure cases can lead to civil and criminal action

Asbestos exposure cases can lead to civil and criminal action

Most of the time, when asbestos makes the news, it is in relation to a civil court case. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that humans have long used to create a broad range of products. Unfortunately, the people who handle,…

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Long timelines make asbestos exposure complicated

Long timelines make asbestos exposure complicated

We know that asbestos exposure can lead to all manner of health complications, including cancers like mesothelioma, ovarian cancer and lung cancer. These can be fatal. People are careful to limit their exposure to try to stay safe and healthy…

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India resumes testing for asbestos in Johnson & Johnson powder

India resumes testing for asbestos in Johnson & Johnson powder

When a company becomes a household name, like Johnson Johnson’s has with their baby powder, also known as talcum powder, they tend to receive the respect and trust of both consumers and officials. Unfortunately, the respect of officials in positions…

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FDA rejects petition request for improved asbestos reporting

FDA rejects petition request for improved asbestos reporting

Inadequate government oversight seems to play a significant role in issues related to many workplace safety issues, including asbestos contamination. For years, the government did not take an official stance on asbestos. Eventually, medical science made it clear that prolonged…

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Memos show that Johnson & Johnson knew about asbestos issues

Memos show that Johnson & Johnson knew about asbestos issues

Johnson & Johnson, the monolithic health and beauty company, has long denied the potential for asbestos contamination in their talcum powder products. Marketed as baby powder, this popular Johnson & Johnson product was sold for years to mothers, as well…

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