From dry shampoos to Trader Joes frozen dinners, it feels like product recalls for a number of health concerns are more common than ever. Whether it’s the accidental inclusion of unnecessary ingredients or more dangerous contaminations with deadly chemicals, keeping up to date on FDA recalls is imperative. Just this week, a large batch of baby powder has been recalled over concerns of asbestos contamination—keep reading to find out more.
Baby Powder Recall: What to Know
Just yesterday, home healthcare company Dynarex announced a recall on a large batch of their Dynacare Baby Powder after a routine FDA sampling program found the batch to be contaminated with asbestos. Often found near talc or talc-based products, asbestos—a naturally occurring mineral and known carcinogen—can find its way into talc-based products when not mined thoroughly.
In total, 62 cases have been recalled, all from Dynarex batch B 051, and an investigation into the cause of the contamination is still underway. While no illnesses associated with the contamination have been reported, customers who have purchased the recalled baby powder are urged to return the product to stores for a full refund.
