While welcome, this long overdue decision isn't an attempt to do the right thing, but rather an effort to protect the company's reputation and get rid of a product that is no longer selling. J&J's delayed response, reluctance to admit the dangers of its product, and its "bad faith" bankruptcy reveal the profit-oriented company's priorities.
This isn't an admission of guilt or response to safety concerns, this is a business decision. Decades of independent scientific analysis have confirmed the safety of J&J's talc-based powder, but corn starch is cheaper, easier to obtain and the product is already sold around the world. This is a no-brainer solution for J&J to optimize its global portfolio and better meet its customers needs.
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