Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing its first lawsuits in the United Kingdom over allegations that its talc-based products cause cancer, Reuters reports, as the company continues to battle tens of thousands of similar claims in the United States.

The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday at the English High Court, names J&J and Kenvue UK Limited — a subsidiary of Kenvue, J&J’s former consumer health unit spun off in 2023 — as defendants. KP Law filed the case on behalf of more than 3,000 claimants who allege that using J&J’s baby powder between 1965 and 2023 caused ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, or other diseases.

J&J and Kenvue say they maintain safety of products

J&J has long maintained that its talc products are safe and asbestos-free. The company referred Reuters queries to Kenvue, which said in a

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