Beware of Baby Powder Sold on Amazon Recalled in 35 States Due to Asbestos Contamination: Full List of Products

Attention parents who buy baby powder on Amazon. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced this Dynacare Baby Powder products have been recalled due to possible asbestos contamination.

Dynarex Corporation, the company responsible for manufacturing the baby powderstated this week that September’s first recall warning, which affected twelve states, has now been expanded to 35. The affected products are available in stores and also for sale online at Amazon.com, increasing the number of affected locations across the country.

List of affected products

Dynacare Baby Powder products and batches that may have been 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, search for the lot/batch numbers on the bottom of the bottle.

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These are the recalled batches of baby powder. According to the FDA, if you have one, you should stop using it immediately 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 statespay 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 Agencyasbestos “is a mineral fiber found in rocks and soil” that “has been used in various building materials for insulation and as a fire retardant” and “in a wide range of manufactured goods.”

Asbestos is a known carcinogen and poses several health risks. According to the American Lung AssociationExposure to asbestos can lead to inflammation and scarring in lung tissue. It can cause shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness or 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 using AI.