Baby powder recall expanded. See list of affected products
New Yorkers should check their shelves as more baby powder has been recalled due to potential asbestos contamination.
New Jersey-based Dynarex Corporation expanded its Sept. 19 recall of Dynacare Baby Powder Monday to include an additional 1,020 cases, which were sent to distributors on or after Jan. 18, 2024 in 35 states, including New York, and sold online on Amazon, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The potential contamination was discovered during routine sampling conducted by the FDA and the company has since stopped distribution of the affected product and an investigation is underway. No illnesses or adverse events have been reported as of Oct. 28, the FDA says.
Here's what to know.
Which products have been recalled?
Packaged in plastic bottles, the recalled baby powder includes item number 4875, which is packaged in 14 oz. bottles with 24 bottles to a case, or 4878, which is packaged in 4 oz. bottles with 48 bottles to a case. The batch numbers can be found on the bottom of the bottle and each case.
Baby Powder, 14 oz.; batch numbers B 048-B 052 with manufacturing dates between Oct. 31, 2023 and Dec. 30, 2023 and expiration dates between Oct. 30, 2026 and Dec. 29, 2026
Baby Powder, 4 oz.; batch numbers B 053-B 060 with manufacturing dates between Jan. 1, 2024 and Feb. 1, 2024 and expiration dates between Dec. 31, 2026 and Jan. 31, 2027
What to do if you've purchased the product
You should stop using the affected baby powder immediately, the FDA's recall notice states, and return the product for a full refund.
If you have any questions, would like additional information or want to return the product for a full refund, you can contact Dynarex Corporation by calling 888-396-2739 or 845-365-8200 between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or by emailing recall@dynarex.com.
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What are the potential health effects of ingesting asbestos?
According to the FDA, "asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is often found near talc," which can be found in many cosmetic products.
Exposure to asbestos can increase your risk of developing lung cancer, mesothelioma, or cancer of the larynx and ovary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry states. You could also develop asbestosis — scarring in the lungs — or pleural disease, which is a non-cancerous lung condition that causes changes in the membrane surrounding your lungs and chest cavity.
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Baby powder recall expanded. See list of affected products
