The record
Marvin Salter testified to a House subcommittee that his mother used Johnson & Johnson talcum powder for more than 35 years and, in response to questioning, described his personal belief about the company’s marketing of minority consumers.
Claim scope
A named lay witness’s sworn congressional testimony and personal belief, reported as testimony rather than as an independent finding about a manufacturer or its products.
What this source does not establish
Corporate intent, product composition, scientific causation, the truth of an unidentified memorandum, or the reason for any marketing decision.
Limitations
The pertinent exchange follows a member’s question containing the phrase “one can only assume.” The witness framed key assertions as personal experience and belief. This record must not be used as evidence of corporate motive or as a scientific or judicial finding.
Source
Congressional Testimony — CHRG-116hhrg36060, printed p. 15, Rep. Khanna exchange with Marvin Salter; testimony identifying his mother’s long-term Johnson & Johnson talcum-powder use and his personal beliefs about marketing