Johnson and Johnson stops sales of baby and body powders following settlement with Virginia, 42 other states
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As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to stop selling the popular products in the United States after the mineral has been linked to serious health issues, such as mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
The settlement, which is pending judicial approval in the Richmond City Circuit Court, will result in a total of $21.2 million for Virginia, according to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.
Johnson and Johnson has sold baby powder and body powder products containing talc for more than 100 years but stopped distributing and selling them in the U.S. after the coalition of states' attorneys generals began investigating. More recently, it ended global sales.
“Deceptive or false marketing of any kind of product will not be tolerated in the commonwealth, but especially when those products could negatively impact a consumer’s health,” said Miyares. “This settlement reflects the severity of the conduct, and our commitment to keeping consumer products safe for Virginians.”
