Johnson & Johnson talcum powder and Shower to Shower: advertised to generations as a symbol of purity. J&J specifically targeted women, stating, "For you, use every day to help feel soft, fresh, and comfortable" and "A sprinkle a day keeps odor away." However, J&J's familiar slogans failed to warn women that their asbestos-contaminated powders were linked to ovarian cancer, other gynecological tumors, and mesothelioma. Evidence shows that J&J knew internally of the cancer risk since the 1960s. In 1982, the first external epidemiological study of talc use on the female genital area found a 92% increased risk of ovarian cancer. In 1987, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified talc containing asbestos as a carcinogen. By 1993, the United States National Toxicology Program found talc to be carcinogenic without asbestos. In December 2018, Health Canada published data confirming statistically significant evidence that talc caused ovarian cancer. Rather than admit the dangers inherent in its product, J&J and lobbyist allies "tested" it with a process known to be inadequate to detect asbestos contamination. J&J used this failed process to deny the increasingly recognized risks until May 2020, when it finally announced it would stop selling talc products in the United States Our Johnson & Johnson Talc Case
and Canada. J&J's announcement closely followed a well-reasoned 141-page federal court opinion ruling that plaintiffs had presented sufficient scientific evidence to prove that talc products had caused their cancer. Even then, J&J refused to recall existing product already available for sale. Our federal court system currently coordinates over 26,000 cases arguing that J&J talc products cause ovarian and other gynecological cancers. Of these, 30 were selected for potential trials. Cellino Law is proud to represent one of those 30 women. Prior verdicts, including one where a jury awarded $4.7 billion to 22 injured women, have encouraged J&J to finally take corporate responsibility. If you or a loved one suffered from a J&J talc-related cancer, we would be honored to discuss this litigation with you and the justice being brought about by its prosecution.
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Asparagus and Smoked Mozzarella Pizzettes
Ingredients
• 1 lb prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, divided into 6 equal portions • 12 oz asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 tsp salt
5. Remove both trays from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the dough, then top with asparagus and scallions. 6. Return pizzettes to oven and bake until the crusts' edges are golden, about 8–10 minutes. 7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and orange zest before serving. • 1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese • 1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp walnuts, toasted and chopped • 1 sprig of fresh mint leaves, torn • Zest of 1 orange
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 500 F and ensure there are two racks in your oven. 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, stretch each piece of dough into a 7-by-3-inch oval and arrange evenly on the pan. 3. On a second baking sheet, toss asparagus with oil and 1/4 tsp salt. 4. Place dough on top rack and asparagus on bottom and bake for 3 minutes.
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