Revlon hit with lawsuit over alleged asbestos found in talc

Published: 27-Feb-2020
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The cosmetics company faces legal action in the US after a woman claims she developed mesothelioma cancer from exposure to its products

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Revlon is the latest cosmetics company to face allegations of cancer-causing asbestos in its talc-based products.

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