Asbestos In Johnson's Baby Powder May Come From Test Labs, J&J Says
Executive Summary
No asbestos found in 15 tests from same bottle FDA previously tested and reported finding asbestos. But a contractor's testing processes demonstrated potential for false findings of asbestos.
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