Johnson & Johnson announced today that it is recalling a lot of talcum powder which tested positive for asbestos, a known carcinogen. This admission comes just months after company CEO Alex Gorsky assured consumers “We unequivocally believe that our talc, our baby powder, does not contain asbestos.” Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. will also voluntarily recall a single lot of Johnson’s baby powder.Ashcraft & Gerel is leading the overall nationwide litigation alleging that regular use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products causes ovarian cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and regularly used these products, please call our firm at 844-707-8422 for a free and confidential consultation.