(WKBN) – Baby powder sold across the country has been recalled due to potential asbestos contamination.
According to the Food & Drug Administration, the Dynacare Baby Powder products were sold on or after Jan. 18, 2024, in 35 states and online from Amazon.
The affected products were sold in 14 oz. and 4 oz. plastic bottles, with lot/batch numbers on the bottom of the bottle.
If you purchased any of the following products, the FDA recommends you stop using them and return them for a full refund:
Batch No. | Mfg. Dt. | Exp. Dt. | Pack Size |
---|---|---|---|
B 048 | 31.10.2023 | 30.10.2026 | Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g) |
B 049 | 01.11.2023 | 31.10.2026 | Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g) |
B 050 | 02.11.2023 | 01.11.2026 | Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g) |
B 051 | 29.12.2023 | 28.12.2026 | Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g) |
B 052 | 30.12.2023 | 29.12.2026 | Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g) |
B 053 | 01.01.2024 | 31.12.2026 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
B 054 | 03.01.2024 | 02.01.2027 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
B 055 | 04.01.2024 | 03.01.2027 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
B 056 | 05.01.2024 | 04.01.2027 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
B 057 | 06.01.2024 | 05.01.2027 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
B 058 | 08.01.2024 | 07.01.2027 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
B 059 | 31.01.2024 | 30.01.2027 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
B 060 | 01.02.2024 | 31.01.2027 | Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g) |
The recall was expanded after some of the products were originally recalled last month.
Impacted states include 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, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen and carries multiple health risks, according to the FDA.
According to the American Lung Association, asbestos exposure can lead to the inflammation and scarring of lung tissue. It can cause shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness or chest pain, weight loss from loss of appetite, a dry and crackling sound in the lungs when breathing in, or wider and rounder than normal fingertips and toes (clubbing).
No illnesses have been reported from this recall to date.
If you have any questions, contact Dynarex Corporation by calling 888-396-8200 or 845-365-8200, or emailing recall@dynarex.com.
If you experience any negative health symptoms or illness, submit this online form to report it to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.