Watch out for baby powder sold on Amazon recalled in 35 states for asbestos contamination: Full list of products
Dynacare Baby Powder, sold on Amazon and distributed in 35 states, is being recalled due to a potential contamination with asbestos.
Attention parents buying baby powder on Amazon. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Dynacare Baby Powder products have been recalled due to potential asbestos contamination.
Dynarex Corporation, the company responsible for manufacturing the baby powder, stated this week that the initial recall alert issued in September, which affected 12 states, has now expanded to 35. The affected products are available in stores and also for purchase online on Amazon.com, increasing the number of affected locations nationwide.
List of affected products
Dynacare Baby Powder products and batches that may be contaminated with asbestos were sold on or after January 18, 2024. The affected products include 4-ounce and 14-ounce plastic bottles. To check if you have one of these bottles, look for the lot/batch numbers on the bottom of the bottle.
These are the recalled baby powder batches. According to the FDA, if you have one, you should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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Which states are affected by the recall?
If you live in one of the following 35 states, pay close attention: 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.
What is asbestos and how does it affect health?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, asbestos “is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil” that “has been used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant” and “in a wide range of manufactured goods.”
Asbestos is a known carcinogen and carries multiple health risks. 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 due to loss of appetite, a dry and crackling sound in the lungs when breathing in, or wider and rounder than normal fingertips and toes (clubbing).
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*This article was written in Spanish and translated with the help of AI.