Johnson baby powder has been allegedly causing numerous women to develop ovarian cancer across the United States, which has garnered negative attention from the public.

Numerous women and their loved ones have alleged that Johnson baby powder or shower to shower powder had caused them to develop ovarian cancer after they applied the talcum powder to their genital area for hygienic reasons.

The women say this behavior was encouraged by the Johnson & Johnson baby powder advertisements, with the company using statements like “a sprinkle a day, keeps the odor away.” Numerous women have filed legal action against Johnson & Johnson, alleging the company either knew or should have known of their product’s potential carcinogenic nature.

One of the most recently filed baby powder cancer lawsuits comes from a woman from Mississippi, alleging she had used Johnson baby powder for years without knowing there was any risk. Like millions of other consumers in the United States, the woman says she used Johnson baby powder for years for a variety of hygienic purposes such as rash, skin irritation, and other similar purposes.

Plaintiff Linda U. recently filed legal action against the company after discovering that other women had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and that Johnson & Johnson may have been aware of a connection between talc and cancer.

According to the baby powder cancer lawsuit, Linda had used the talcum powder product from 1970 until 2013 on a daily basis around her genital area. She says she applied Johnson baby powder to her body according to the instructions provided on the product.

Linda was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January 2013, allegedly as a result of her baby powder use. She says she has since undergone several serious treatment procedures, including a total abdominal hysterectomy.

Overall, Linda says she has been forced to contend with the disease and has experienced a significant change in her quality of life. Linda opted to file legal action against Johnson & Johnson, for allegedly failing to warn her and other consumers against this possibility.

Overview of Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Correlation

According to Linda and many other plaintiffs like her, there have been over 20 different scientific studies that have observed an increased risk of ovarian cancer in conjunction with talcum powder use. Researchers first reported a correlation in 1971, when it was found that women who used talcum powder had a higher likelihood of developing tumors in their reproductive organs.

Many studies conducted since then have found similar results, indicating an increased risk of occurrence with talcum powder. Researchers believe that when talcum powder is applied to the genital area, it allows talc particles to enter the body and eventually embed themselves in the ovaries.

The particles may eventually trigger the development of cancer cells and create numerous health problems for the patient. While the exact way that talc may cause cancer is unknown, researchers have noted that some talc particles have a similar nature to asbestos. Plaintiffs claim Johnson & Johnson allegedly knew of these medical concerns, but failed to disclose this information to the general public.

Linda states she would not have used Johnson baby powder if she had known about the increased risk of ovarian cancer. Linda is filing this baby powder cancer lawsuit seeking multiple damages, including several counts of negligence and failure to warn.

This Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit is Case No. 2:18-cv-00098-KS-MTP, in the U.S. District Court of Southern Mississippi.