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Ep 884: Is there asbestos in makeup?

Season 1, Ep. 884

Hannah Fletcher was diagnosed with a rare asbestos-linked cancer called mesothelioma eight years ago. She thought the talc in her makeup was to blame, so she took several big beauty brands to court.


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