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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…