# Talc / Baby Powder & Ovarian Cancer — safety & injury context

> Clinical summary and reported injury patterns. Not medical advice.

**Canonical URL:** https://drugsmonitor.com/drug-info/talc-baby-powder-lawsuit
**Related case:** https://drugsmonitor.com/case/talc-baby-powder-lawsuit
**Last updated:** 2026-06-11

## Clinical context

Talc-based powders marketed for hygiene are alleged to increase ovarian cancer risk; defendants dispute formulation and causation.

## Litigation context

MDL No. 2738 in the District of New Jersey with long-running trials, appeals, and subset settlements.

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