Johnson and Johnson stops sales of baby and body powders following settlement with Virginia, 42 other states

Virginia and 42 other states have reached a 0-million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations about the marketing of Johnson and Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. 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 .2 million for Virginia, according to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. Johnson and Johnson has sold...

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