NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.,
Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of an abundance of
caution, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) announced that
it is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States of a single lot of its
Johnson's Baby Powder in response to a U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) test indicating the presence of sub-trace
levels of chrysotile asbestos contamination (no greater than
0.00002%) in samples from a single bottle purchased from an online
retailer. Despite the low levels reported and in full cooperation
and collaboration with the FDA, JJCI is initiating this voluntary
recall of Lot #22318RB of Johnson's Baby Powder, from which the
tested sample was taken.
In parallel, JJCI has immediately initiated a rigorous, thorough
investigation into this matter, and is working with the FDA to
determine the integrity of the tested sample, and the validity of
the test results. At this early stage of the investigation,
JJCI:
- Cannot confirm if cross-contamination of the sample caused a
false positive.
- Cannot confirm whether the sample was taken from a bottle with
an intact seal or whether the sample was prepared in a controlled
environment.
- Cannot confirm whether the tested product is authentic or
counterfeit.
JJCI has a rigorous testing standard in place to ensure its
cosmetic talc is safe and years of testing, including the FDA's own
testing on prior occasions--and as recently as last month--found no
asbestos. Thousands of tests over the past 40 years repeatedly
confirm that our consumer talc products do not contain asbestos.
Our talc comes from ore sources confirmed to meet our stringent
specifications that exceed industry standards. Not only do we and
our suppliers routinely test to ensure our talc does not contain
asbestos, our talc has also been tested and confirmed to be
asbestos-free by a range of independent laboratories, universities
and global health authorities.
For 133 years, the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
have been committed to putting the needs and well-being of the
people we serve first, and we will continue to do so.
If you or someone you provide care for owns a bottle of
Johnson's Baby Powder Lot #22318RB, you are advised to discontinue
use of the product. For refund information, contact the Johnson
& Johnson Consumer Care Center at www.johnsonsbaby.com or by
calling +1 (866) 565-2229.
NOTE TO INVESTORS CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS:
This press release contains "forward-looking
statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 regarding the voluntary recall of one lot of Johnson's
Baby Powder. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these
forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this
press release are based on current expectations of future events.
If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown
risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary
materially from the expectations and projections Johnson &
Johnson Consumer Inc. and/or Johnson & Johnson. Risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: product efficacy or
safety concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action;
significant adverse litigation or government action, including
related to product liability claims; uncertainty of commercial
success for new and existing products; the ability of the company
to successfully execute strategic plans; manufacturing difficulties
or delays, internally or within the supply chain; changes to
applicable laws and regulations; changes in behavior and spending
patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; and
increased scrutiny of the health care industry by government
agencies. A further list and descriptions of these risks,
uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson &
Johnson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 30, 2018, including in the
sections captioned "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," in the company's most
recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the company's
subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov,
www.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. Any
forward-looking statement made in this release speaks only as of
the date of this release. Neither Johnson & Johnson Consumer
Inc. nor Johnson & Johnson undertakes to update any
forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future
events or developments. The Company expressly disclaims all
liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or
all the contents of this press release.
Press Contacts:
Ernie Knewitz
(732) 524-1090
Jake Sargent
(202) 569-5086
JSargen3@ITS.JNJ.com
Investor Contacts:
Christopher DelOrefice
(732) 524-2955
Lisa Romanko
(732) 524-2034
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