Johnson and Johnson baby powder has been one of the most popular hygienic products for generations, but has been linked to numerous cases of ovarian cancer in women. This has resulted in product liability claims filed over Johnson and Johnson baby powder or Shower to Shower talcum powder products, alleging the company failed to warn the general public against the alleged correlation.

Recently, a New Mexico woman alleged the Johnson and Johnson baby powder had caused her to develop ovarian cancer. Plaintiff Christina D.’s baby powder cancer lawsuit alleges the company knew the risks associated with talcum powder and had safer alternatives to provide consumers.

Christina says she Johnson and Johnson baby powder for most of her life and would regularly apply it to her genital area. This is a typical use of Johnson and Johnson’s talcum powder products, alleges the complaint, because the company marketed the product by using statements like “eliminating friction on the skin, absorbing ‘excess wetness’ to keep skin feeling dry and comfortable.”

Johnson and Johnson allegedly says talcum powder products are good for absorbing odor and excess wetness, making it ideal for feminine hygiene and diaper rash treatment, says the plaintiff. However, this application allegedly resulted in the development of ovarian cancer in Christina and numerous other women.

Researchers believe that when talcum powder is applied to the woman’s genital area, the talc particles enter the body and travel up through the fallopian tubes, alleges the lawsuit. The particles eventually ended up in the ovaries, where they may trigger the growth of cancer cells.

According to the baby powder cancer lawsuit, Christina had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer on Aug. 1, 2006 and has been contending with the disease ever since. Christina says she has had to undergo surgeries and other treatments, and will most likely require ongoing medical care.

Christina alleges that she opted to file legal action against Johnson & Johnson, after discovering the company had either known or should have known about their product’s link to ovarian cancer.

Overview of Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Link

Since 1982 there have been over 20 different studies conducted linking talcum powder and ovarian cancer, with each study showing an increased risk.

In addition to the increased risk of ovarian cancer, the consistency of talc has been compared to asbestos and some say that it may carry similar risks. Johnson and Johnson were made aware of these studies years ago, but allegedly failed to warn the general public against the correlation.

Christina alleges that she relied on the marketing statements made by Johnson and Johnson and had no reason to be wary against ovarian cancer. In addition, Christina points out that the company had the option of using cornstarch, which may be considerably safer than talc.

Christina states she would not have used the product if she had known of the alleged correlation between Johnson and Johnson baby powder and ovarian cancer. Christina is filing legal action against Johnson and Johnson raising a number of claims, including multiple counts of negligence and failure to warn.

This Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit is Case No. 1:18-cv-00244-KBM-JHR, in the U.S. District Court of New Mexico.