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That'll put Asbestos in your Talcum

2018-12-14 19:04:44.198576+00 by Dan Lyke 1 comments

Johnson & Johnson shares plunge 9% after report that the company knew for decades about asbestos in baby powder

Reuters based its report on a review of documents and deposition and trial testimony. It said the review showed that from 1971 to the early 2000s, J&J executives, mine managers, doctors and lawyers were aware the company’s raw talc and finished powders sometimes tested positive for small amounts of asbestos. Those involved discussed the problem but they did not disclose it to regulators or the public, Reuters’ examination found.

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#Comment Re: That'll put Asbestos in your Talcum made: 2018-12-18 00:55:49.59038+00 by: Dan Lyke

David Robert Grimes has a Twitter thread throwing doubt on to Reuter's presentation of this data.

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