baby powder

noun

: a fine powder composed mainly of talc or cornstarch that is sprinkled or rubbed on the skin especially to absorb moisture and relieve chafing

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More:Johnson & Johnson marketed baby powder to Black women amid cancer concerns, lawsuit says Johnson & Johnson baby powder is now largely made from corn starch rather than talc. —

Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 11 June 2024 In 1997, a claim was made against Johnson & Johnson by a woman alleging that the use of the company’s baby powder led to her developing cancer. —

Annie Blay, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024 Earlier this month, the FDA issued a recall for thousands of bottles of baby powder due to potential contamination with asbestos. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The settlement resolves allegations from Paxton and 42 other attorneys general that the pharmaceutical industry giant intentionally misled customers about the safety and purity of baby powder and baby powder products containing talc. —

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