Talcum Powder | Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to the frequently asked questions about the dangers of Talcum Powder. For more details and background, read this Talcum Powder Attorneys – Talc Powder Cancer Law  

1. Is Talcum Powder harmful to humans?
Talcum Powder definitely has the potential to be harmful to humans. Talcum Powder is mined like other minerals such as asbestos. Talcum Powder is often contaminated with asbestos, sometimes the form called tremolite, which is known to cause cancer and mesothelioma in humans. Even a small amount of asbestos contamination can be dangerous. For this reason, Johnson & Johnson has now pulled Talc from the shelves.

2. Can you buy Talcum Powder in the U.S.?
Johnson & Johnson recently pulled Talcum Powder from store shelves across America. Other manufacturers have followed suit. Considering the potential risk of asbestos being present in the Talc, these steps are in the best interests of consumers. Johnson &  Johnson has not publicly admitted the dangers of its product, but has taken the steps to remove it from the market.

3. When did Talcum Powder contain asbestos?
The evidence supports the conclusion that Talcum Powder has always contained asbestos. It is virtually impossible to identify it as a contaminant, sometimes microscopic in size, when Talcum Powder is taken from the earth. Therefore, anyone who has used Talcum Powder going back many decades has a small risk of developing cancer from that product.

4. Can you still buy Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder?
No. Not in the United States. Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled it and it has been removed from the shelves in stores across America.