Take Action: Stop using cancer-causing powder by Johnson & Johnson

You may be familiar with Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based Baby Powder as a household staple. But you might not know that for decades the company suppressed the science showing the product sometimes contained asbestos and was linked to cancer in women around the world. A twitter thread with some more details can be found here. 

Despite the knowledge, the company continued selling its product globally, and targeted Black Americans with its marketing. The company has faced a slew of lawsuits from those harmed and will stop selling its baby powder in the US. But J&J baby powder remains on store shelves in the US until it runs out, and alarmingly, the company is continuing to sell its harmful product outside the US. Black Women For Wellness asked the company to cease selling their product, but the company has refused. 

Take Action:

  1. Hold Johnson & Johnson accountable for suppressing science and harming women. Sign the petition asking the company to cease selling the product globally. 

  2. Stop using Johnson & Johnson baby powder and educate your family and friends about its harms.

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