# Talc baby powder and ovarian cancer litigation

> The history of Johnson & Johnson talc litigation and links to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

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**Last updated:** 2026-06-11

Johnson & Johnson faced tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder products, including Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, contained asbestos and caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

In 2023, J&J attempted to resolve all talc claims through a prepackaged bankruptcy filing for a subsidiary, but courts have rejected that strategy. The company announced it will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally in 2023.

The science linking talc to ovarian cancer remains debated, but juries have returned substantial verdicts. If you used talc powder for feminine hygiene and were diagnosed with ovarian cancer, speak with counsel.

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