The record
FDA's cosmetic-talc sampling detected asbestos in 9 of 52 products in FY2019 and in 0 of 50 products across the 2021, 2022, and 2023 sampling years — with FDA's own footnote that polarized light microscopy 'is not confirmatory of a negative finding.'
Claim scope
The dated results of FDA's talc sampling program and the agency's own caveat about negative results.
What this source does not establish
Zero-detection years do not establish that marketed talc products are asbestos-free; per house rule, never render 'not detected' as 'asbestos-free.' The surveys are small annual samples, not market-wide certification.
Limitations
Present the positive and null years together with the PLM caveat verbatim.
Source
Gov Report — FDA Constituent Updates: March 9, 2020 (FY2019, 52 samples, 9 positive); October 25, 2021 (2021, 50 samples, 0); December 7, 2022 (2022, 50 samples, 0); April 5, 2024 (2023, 50 samples, 0) — per Pass B's verified regulatory_track findings 0-6