Baby Powder Recalled Nationwide Due to Possible Asbestos Contamination

The FDA announced a recall of Dynacare Baby Powder—here's what to know.

Baby powder is great to have on hand when you have a young one in the house, but it also serves as an efficient way to combat smelly shoes, repel ants, and fix squeaky floors. However, if you frequently use the product, you may want to double-check your bottles. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled baby powder due to possible asbestos risk.

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During a routine sampling program by the FDA, the agency found that baby powder manufactured by Dynarex Corporation contained asbestos. The company is recalling 62 cases of 14-ounce plastic bottles of their Dynacare Baby Powder. The affected products are identified as item number 4875, batch number B 051, and expiration date "2026/12/28," located on the bottom of the bottle.

The product was distributed on or after March 11, 2024, in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Florida, Washington, and Wisconsin—and sold online on Amazon.

While there have been no reported illnesses, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that contaminates talc, an ingredient in some cosmetic products. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and long-term exposure can lead to various health issues, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. "During talc mining, if talc mining sites are not selected carefully or steps taken to purify talc ore sufficiently, the talc may be contaminated with asbestos," the FDA says.

If you've purchased the recalled baby powder, you should stop using it immediately and dispose of it or return it for a full refund, per the company's announcement. Contact Dynarex Corporation at 888-396-2739 or 845-365-8200 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. You can also send questions to recall@dynarex.com.

The FDA also notes that healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. Forms can be completed and submitted online at MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form.

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