Asbestos is a natural mineral found in certain rock formations, which was mined extensively and used in a variety of products, often used in building. However, exposure to the fibers became linked to lung disease and a deadly cancer known as mesothelioma and the use of the product has been banned in insulation and many other products.
However, what is maybe not widely known is that asbestos is also naturally present in talc which is a soft mineral used in makeup and baby powder. Researchers have been looking to see if talc products cause the same health issues as other types of exposure to asbestos.
Researchers began by tracking the talc from where it was mined, then to a talcum powder and finally into the lungs of a woman who had died from mesothelioma having used talcum powder for years. Further research showed that talcum powder had high levels of asbestos which was easily inhaled, especially when used in confined spaces like a bathroom. They concluded that mesothelioma could be caused by use of talcum powder which was contaminated by asbestos.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in charge of checking cosmetics but it cannot insist that they are tested before appearing on the shelves which means that talc which contains asbestos could be easily available and with no warning to the public.
If you have been diagnosed with asbestos a related disease, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.
