It has been argued in recent lawsuits that the following talcum powder products containing asbestos can cause mesothelioma.
In more detail, personal injury and wrongful death product liability lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers and distributors of these products, claiming that the talcum powder products contained asbestos-contaminated talc which caused the mesothelioma.
Cashmere Bouquet Talcum Powder
Colgate-Palmolive Co. is the manufacturer of Cashmere Bouquet Talcum Powder, which allegedly contained talc that was contaminated with asbestos fibers. Whittaker, Clark & Daniels is the distributor of the talc used in these products.
Shower to Shower Body Powder
Johnson & Johnson is the manufacturer of Shower to Shower Body Powder, which allegedly contained talc that was contaminated with asbestos fibers. Imerys Talc America is the distributor of the talc used in these products.
Johnson’s Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson is the manufacturer of Johnson’s Baby Powder, which allegedly contained talc that was contaminated with asbestos fibers. Imerys Talc America is the distributor of the talc used in these products.
Chanel’s No. 5 After Bath Powder
Chanel is the manufacturer of Chanel’s No. 5 After Bath Powder, which allegedly contained talc that was contaminated with asbestos fibers. Imerys Talc America is the distributor of the talc used in these products.
Desert Flower Dusting Powder
Shulton Co. (now owned by Procter & Gamble) was the manufacturer of Desert Flower Dusting Powder, which allegedly contained talc that was contaminated with asbestos fibers. Whittaker, Clark & Daniels is the distributor of the talc used in these products.
Early American Old Spice Dusting Powder
Shulton Co. (now owned by Procter & Gamble) was the manufacturer of Old Spice Dusting Powder, which allegedly contained talc that was contaminated with asbestos fibers. Whittaker, Clark & Daniels is the distributor of the talc used in these products.
Friendship Garden Dusting Powder
Shulton Co. (now owned by Procter & Gamble) was the manufacturer of Friendship Garden Dusting Powder, which allegedly contained talc that was contaminated with asbestos fibers. Whittaker, Clark & Daniels is the distributor of the talc used in these products.
Other Talc Products That May Contain Asbestos
According to a New York Times article from 1976, at one point, asbestos was found in the following products:
- Bauer and Black Baby Talc
- Clubman Talcum Powder
- Coty Airspun Face Powder
- English Leather After Shave Talc
- Faberge Brut Talc
- Mennen Shave Talc
- Rosemary Talc
- Yardley Invisible Talc
- Yardley Black Label Baby Powder
- ZBT Baby Powder with Baby Oil
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More Information
- Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Who Could Be Exposed to Asbestos – Contaminated Talc
- How Asbestos in Talcum Powder Can Cause Mesothelioma
- Lawsuits Claim Talc with Asbestos in Talcum Powders Caused Mesothelioma