For years, UK families have been using Johnson and Johnson talcum powder as part of their bathtime regime. But scientists uncovered a devastating link between talc and asbestos contamination, and over the last few months, cancer victims and their families have been telling their stories.
Woman blames ovarian cancer diagnosis on Johnson & Johnson talcum powder
Speaking to the Independent, Jane Campbell from Rochdale said she felt “betrayed” by Johnson & Johnson as, despite always believing it to be a safe product, she now believes its baby powder caused her cancer.
Following her diagnosis, Ms Campbell had a radical hysterectomy, which involved the removal of her ovaries, uterus, appendix and cervix, and part of her stomach plate. She has gone through six rounds of chemotherapy, and six rounds of immunotherapy and has undergone two bowel surgeries. You can read about her harrowing experience here.
Family claims mother died due to contaminated talc use
The family of a mother who died from ovarian cancer has told the Mail that they believe her illness was linked to Johnson & Johnson talcum powder use. The Wright family from Essex have vowed to fight until they get ‘justice’. Maureen, who died in 1991, used talc all over her body, and believed it to be safe. But when reports about the link between talc and cancer started to make the news, it raised alarm bells. You can learn more about how Maureen’s loss impacted the family here.
UK law firm is standing up to Johnson & Johnson
In 2023, Johnson and Johnson replaced talc with cornstarch in all its talcum powder products. But that was too late for many.
KP Law, a consumer-champion law firm, has launched a group action claim against Johnson & Johnson. Representing potentially thousands of cancer patients, survivors, and their families, the firm alleges Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products were contaminated with asbestos, leading to serious health issues such as ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, peritoneal cancer, and mesothelioma.
The firm’s lawyers claim Johnson & Johnson knew its talc products contained potentially dangerous asbestos as early as the 1970s, but failed to warn consumers and carried on producing and selling its products in the name of profits. This group action is poised to become the largest pharmaceutical product liability case in UK legal history.
If you believe yourself or a loved one may be affected, check your eligibility to find out if you could qualify for a talcum powder claim. If eligible, we’ll help you register with KP Law. It’s online, free, and only takes a few minutes.
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