Baby powder sold in 35 states recalled due to potential asbestos contamination

(WKBN) - A nationwide baby powder recall prompted by potential asbestos contamination has been expanded.

According to the Food & Drug Administration, the recall impacts hundreds of cases of Dynacare Baby Powder products that were sold on or after January 18, 2024. The products were sold directly and on Amazon in 35 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, 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, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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:

Some of the products were originally recalled last month, the FDA notes.

If you have any questions, the FDA recommends contacting Dynarex Corporation by calling 888-396-8200 or 845-365-8200, or emailing recall@dynarex.com.

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 experience any negative health symptoms or illness, you can submit this online form to report it to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.