Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder is dogged by accusations that it causes cancer. – EPA pic, May 20, 2020.
PHARMACEUTICAL giant Johnson & Johnson said yesterday it would stop selling talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada, where sales had already been hit by changing consumer habits and fears the product causes cancer. The company has long denied claims that the talc powder it uses contains cancer-causing asbestos but has nonetheless been taken to court several thousands of times over the allegations.
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US savages WHO as it promises pandemic review, but China pledges US$2bilTrump describes WHO as a “puppet of China” and says it has 'done a very sad job' in its handling of the coronavirus.
Source: malaysiakini - 🏆 20. / 51 Read more »
US deaths surpass 90,000 as cases hit 1.5 millionThe country has the world's highest number of fatalities and infections. FMTNews US Death Coronavirus
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »
Saudi shooter at US naval base had al Qaeda tiesHe had posted criticism of US wars, quoted Osama bin Laden on social media before attack. FMTNews AlQaeda
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »
Huawei says ‘pernicious’ US chip restrictions threaten global economy | Malay MailSHENZHEN, May 18 — Chinese technology giant Huawei today assailed the latest US move to cut it off from semiconductor suppliers as a “pernicious” attack that will sow chaos in the global technology sector and other industries. The Commerce Department said on Friday it was tightening sanctions...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Huawei says ‘survival’ at stake after US chip restrictions | The Malaysian InsightChinese tech giants says it 'will inevitably be affected' by the new American salvo to further tighten sanctions.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — The ringgit extended last week's losses to trade lower against the US dollar in the early session today, as bearish economic outlook prompted investors to turn towards safe havens currencies, a dealer said. At 9.30am, the local unit fell to 4.3500/3600...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »