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J&J Baby Powder Scandal: Hidden Asbestos Since 1971 | They Knew | They Knew

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Johnson & Johnson knew baby powder contained asbestos but denied cancer links

Johnson & Johnson knew baby powder contained asbestos but denied cancer links — documented evidence

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Internal J&J documents revealed the company knew its talc baby powder contained asbestos since 1971 but publicly denied health risks for decades.

Johnson & Johnson knew baby powder contained asbestos but denied cancer links

Science·December 14, 2018·2.5K upvotes·71 comments

What They Said Was Crazy

“Johnson's Baby Powder is safe and asbestos-free”

December 14, 2018Source

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PRIMARYJohnson & Johnson baby powder lawsuits

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_%26_Johnson_baby_pow...

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StatusCONFIRMED

CategoryScience

ClaimedDecember 14, 2018

VerifiedMarch 27, 2026

Sources1 (1 primary)

Upvotes2466

Comments71

UpdatedMarch 27, 2026

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