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Lobby seeks Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder ban over cancer fears

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In the USA, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay Sh437 billion to 22 women who claimed the firm's powder contributed to them developing ovarian cancer. [iStocphoto]

A lobby group has moved to court seeking a ban on the use of Johnson & Johnson baby powder over claims it causes cancer as the battle over the use of the American-based firm's product reached Kenya.

In its case, African Centre for Corrective and Preventive Action has sued Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, American-based firm Johnson & Johnson Inc, Johnson & Johnson Kenya Limited, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (KPPB) seeking a ban on the body powder over its cancer-causing risks.

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