17-12-2018 18:46 via theguardian.com

Johnson & Johnson shares slip after talc asbestos claims

Shares fell a further 2% following an investigation alleging the company knew cancer-causing asbestos lurked in its Baby PowderShares of health products giant Johnson & Johnson slipped a further 2% on Monday, extending steep losses suffered on Friday following an investigation by the Reuters news agency alleging that the company knew for decades that cancer-causing asbestos lurked in its bestselling Baby Powder talc. Related: Is it safe to use talcum powder?Continue reading...
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