Johnson & Johnson Knew for <br />Decades About Asbestos in <br />Baby Powder Products According to Reuters, executives were aware of the issue from 1971 to the <br />early 2000s. Reuters adds those involved at the company only discussed the problem and did not disclose it to regulators <br />or the public. The company has rejected <br />Reuters findings, calling them <br />"false and misleading." Following the news, J&J's stock on Friday fell 10.8%. Johnson & Johnson has also faced a wave of lawsuits claiming its talc baby powder products contains asbestos and have caused ovarian <br />and other types of cancers. Back in July, a jury in Missouri ordered J&J to pay $4.9 billion to 22 women <br />and their families.
