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Johnson & Johnson To Pay $700M in Talc Baby Powder Controversy

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In a major development, Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million. This hefty sum is to settle an investigation led by over 40 U.S. states regarding the safety of J&J’s talc baby powder and other talc-based products.

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