Baby powder recall due to possible asbestos contamination expanded to 35 states

Type baby powder Distributed in 35 states and sold online through Amazon, is being recalled due to potential asbestos contamination.

Dynarex Corp. said Monday that it previously recall Dynacare baby powder, launched in September, has expanded from 12 states to 35, in accordance with company announcement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.

The company said the recalled Dynacare Baby Powder was sold on or after January 18, 2024 in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland. , Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin, and online at Amazon.com.

The recalled products include both 4-ounce and 14-ounce sizes, according to Monday’s announcement.

Dynarex has instructed customers to immediately stop using the recalled Dynacare Baby Powder and return it for a full refund. According to Dynarex, no illnesses or side effects have been reported to date in connection with the recall.

Questions regarding refunds and returns may be directed to Dynarex Corporation at 888-396-2739 or 845-365-8200 during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time or by email at [email protected].

The company first announced the recall on Sept. 19 after “routine sampling” conducted by the FDA “found that the finished products contained asbestos,” a known carcinogen, the company said at the time.

“During further investigation, we have identified additional batches of products that may contain asbestos due to the use of the same bulk talc,” Dynarex said Monday. “The company has ceased distributing the product as an investigation continues to determine the cause of the talc contamination.”

According to Environmental Protection AgencyAsbestos “is a mineral fiber found in rocks and soil” that is “used in a variety of building materials for insulation and as a fire retardant” and “in a wide range of industrial products.”

“Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing lung disease,” states the Environmental Protection Agency. “This risk is exacerbated by smoking. In general, the greater the exposure to asbestos, the greater the likelihood of developing harmful health effects. Symptoms of the disease may appear many years after exposure.”

Asbestos “is often found near talc, an ingredient in many cosmetic products,” Dynarex noted Monday.

“If talc mining sites are not carefully selected or proper measures are not taken to adequately purify the talc ore, it may contain asbestos,” the company said.