Johnson & Johnson, an American company making space in every home through baby products, is under the scanner. Actually, the company has recalled about 33 thousand baby powder bottles in American. According to news agency Reuters, asbestos content has been detected in baby powder samples.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a deadly carcinogen that causes the risk of developing cancer in humans. This is the first time US health regulators have detected asbestos content in a product. For the first time, the company has recalled its baby powder product from the market. However, after this news, Johnson & Johnson shares fell 6 percent in the US stock market and closed at $ 127.70.
Let us know that American Pharma Company Johnson & Johnson has a special identity in other countries of the world including India through baby powder, shampoo and soap. However, the company has faced litigation and fines due to its many products. Recently, a person approached the court questioning the product. During the hearing of the case, Johnson & Johnson was found guilty and fined $ 8 billion.
Questions have also arisen in India
In India, carcinogenic elements were found in Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoos. In the past April, Rajasthan Drug Control report found the presence of carcinogenic elements in baby shampoos, which can cause cancer. After this, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) issued an order based on the report of the Drug Controller of Rajasthan and wrote to the Chief Secretary of all the states and union territories to stop the sale of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Shampoo until further notice. . With this, ordered to remove all products from the market.
