One effect of these inhalations is wheezing in babies. Some reported cases of pneumonia in infants have also been linked to the use of baby powder, but you would never have found that on the warning label.
Why hide the facts?
As with any large company, it was a question of money. Would you buy a product known to cause cancer? Probably not.
Many recent lawsuits, however, are forcing the company to change its warning label. With "may cause cancer" printed prominently on a sticker on the side of the box, this would mean that all Johnson & Johnson baby powders would have to be removed from shelves.
Safe alternatives
For babies, the best substitute is clay. For adults, cornstarch is a safe and effective alternative.
