Listerine maker in court battle

Friday 2 September 2011

Johnson & Johnson, makers of well-known mouthwash Listerine, are being sued by a company that makes oral cancer detection tests. Oral Cancer Prevention International claims that Johnson & Johnson tried to hide a link between Listerine and oral cancer by interfering in the distribution of the detection kit.

>> http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/listerine-cancer-claim-triggers-court-battle-20110829-1jh63.html


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