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flag Over 3,000 in U.K. sue Johnson & Johnson over talc powder, alleging asbestos-linked cancer.

flag Over 3,000 people in the U.K. have filed a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging its talc-based baby powder caused cancer due to asbestos contamination. flag The claimants say they used the product for years starting in infancy and were misled by marketing that claimed it was safe. flag The case, the first group claim in the U.K., mirrors thousands of similar lawsuits in the U.S., where Johnson & Johnson faces a rejected $9 billion bankruptcy settlement and a recent $966 million jury verdict. flag The company, now through spin-off Kenvue, maintains its products were safe, asbestos-free, and compliant with regulations, citing independent testing and regulatory oversight. flag The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to monitor asbestos risks.

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