Baby powder recall expands over possible asbestos contamination

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Dynarex Corporation has expanded the recall of baby powder «because they have the potential to be contaminated with asbestos,» a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states. 

The Monday expansion of the Sept. 19 initial recall includes 373 additional cases of Dynarex Baby Powder 14 ounces, item number 4875, as well as 647 cases of Dynacare Baby Powder 4 ounces, item number 4874. The plastic bottles were in packs of either 24 or 48.

The initial recall included 62 cases of Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051, item 4875. The FDA now says that the recalled products are from batches B 048–B 060.

Batch numbers are located on the bottom of bottles and each case. 

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The impacted bottles of baby powder can be identified by lot and batch numbers on the bottom of the bottle and case.  (USFDA / Fox News)

The products were sent to distributors on or after Jan. 18 in 35 states and sold online on Amazon. 

Finished products containing asbestos were identified during a «routine sampling program by the FDA,» causing the company to stop distribution of the product, launch an investigation into the cause of the contamination and initiate a recall. 

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Bottles recalled are both 14 and 4 ounces large, the recall notice from the FDA states.  (USFDA / Fox News)

While no illnesses or adverse events have been reported to date, consumers who purchased the recalled Dynacare Baby Powder «should discontinue use and immediately return it for a full refund,» the FDA said.

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