Talc
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189838)
Boise, Idaho
May 3, 2016 5:50pm CST
I am confidant that you have all heard in the news of the talcum powder that is said to have caused cancer in these two ladies. They have received multi-million dollar out comes in their cases. On the news tonight a representative for Johnson &Johnson just spoke on the news saying, "No, No, No, there is no plausible reason for the powder to be a problem at all", So my question here is this: Why would a high rated company like Johnson & Johnson take a risk like this? Are they going to continue to pay millions out on these law suits? Most companies don't take a chance and put the necessary note on the product in question that there could possibly be a problem.. Why put people at risk like that? The news item said that there have been information out there since the 60's that said this could be a possible issue. I think this is stupid. I used to use talcum powder and liked it. Sure don't now. Your thoughts.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
4 May 16
they might have thought it was easier to pay than fight, BUT, being a big company like that, I do find it odd.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
They are two of the biggest in the country. They have like a four star finance rating
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
I used to use it in the heat of summer after bathing. Helped me not feel all sweaty and nasty in the heat. Now, I guess I am out of luck.
@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
@MGjhaud ...They want the company to put a notification on the packaging and they don't feel they need to.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
It's been proven to be true. Lots of research on it since the 60's.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
4 May 16
I wasn't aware of the story until now
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
Here is one of many links on the subject:
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $55 million to a woman who claims its talcum powder caused her ovarian cancer, the second such judgment against the manufacturer in three months.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
I'd look into it. All kinds of articles on the subject right now.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
It sure is. I am surprsed that this company is acting this way.
@polyxena (2628)
• Sturgis, Michigan
4 May 16
@celticeagle Logically it does prove they're there for the money and not the consumers.
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@STOUTjodee (3670)
• United States
4 May 16
I was reading about this earlier..apparently there has been research done that talcum could cause cervical cancer. So with that being said, why does a big company continue selling it? I also read that there are about 1,000 more cases that are pending!!
I guess they would rather pay people over claims than to quit making it, because they "believe" in their product, even though they are paying settlements!! Sorry so long winded!! 
I guess they would rather pay people over claims than to quit making it, because they "believe" in their product, even though they are paying settlements!! Sorry so long winded!! 1 person likes this
@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
4 May 16
I quess. That one lady got like 54 Million. The females in my family all get cervical cysts. I wonder if I could.......Hmmm. LOL
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