Dynacare Baby Powder was recalled in Texas and other states after the talcum powder tested positive for asbestos, a carcinogen that is linked to mesothelioma and cancer.
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Dynacare Baby Powder Recalled in Texas
On October 28, 2024, Dynarex Corporation recalled an additional 1,020 cases of Dynacare Baby Powder in 35 states due to asbestos in the talcum powder ingredient. Asbestos exposure is known to cause cancers like mesothelioma and other life-threatening health problems.
Dynacare Baby Powder: Expanded Recall Information
The expanded recall for Dynacare Baby Powder included another 25,500 bottles of baby powder that may contain asbestos, including these products:
- Dynacare Baby Powder (14-oz. bottles): Packaged in 14-oz. plastic bottles with Item Number 4875 (located on the bottom of the bottle). The recall involves 373 cases of baby powder.
- Dynacare Baby Powder (4-oz. bottles): Packaged in 4-oz. plastic bottles with Item number 4874 (located on the bottom of the bottle). The recall involves 647 cases of baby powder.
The expanded recall includes bottles of Dynacare Baby Powder that were sold in 35 states, including Texas, and through Amazon.com.
Where Was Dynacare Baby Powder Sold?
Dynacrae Baby Powder was sold in 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, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Original Recall: Dynacare Baby Powder (Batch B051)
The original recall in September 2024 only included about 62 cases of Dynacare Baby Powder. That recall involved 14-oz. bottles of baby powder (24 bottles to a case) with Batch/Lot Number B051, and Expiration Date 2026/12/28.
What Happened?
No illnesses were linked to Dynacare Baby Powder, but asbestos is known to cause cancer. The health risks are well-established.
The original recall was announced in September 2024, after FDA tests “revealed that the finished products contained asbestos.”
In October 2024, Dynarex expanded the recall after discovering that the same bulk talc material was used in over 25,000 other bottles of Dynacare Baby Powder. The company explained: “Upon further investigation, we have identified additional lots of products that may contain asbestos due to using the same bulk talc material.”
Why Is There Asbestos In Talcum Powder?
Baby powder and many other consumer products contain talcum powder, which is a soft white powder that is made from the mineral talc. Asbestos is also a mineral, and both asbestos and talc are commonly found together in the same mineral deposits in the earth.
What Is The Problem?
The problem is that asbestos is a carcinogen (known to cause cancer) and it is challenging for manufacturers to find talcum powder that is not naturally contaminated with asbestos. They must take steps to ensure their products are asbestos-free, or recall dangerous products.
FDA Tests Find Asbestos in Dynacare Baby Powder
The FDA routinely tests baby powder and other cosmetic products for asbestos contamination in the talc. According to the recall: “If talc mining sites are not carefully chosen or if proper steps are not taken to adequately purify the talc ore, it may contain asbestos.”
How Are People Exposed to Asbestos?
People who use contaminated baby powder can breathe asbestos into their lungs, which may pose a long-term risk of mesothelioma. There are also thousands of lawsuits for women who developed ovarian cancer after using baby powder for feminine hygiene purposes.
Have Lawsuits Been Filed?
Yes. Baby powder lawsuits have been filed by thousands of people with cancer, mesothelioma, and ovarian cancer. These lawsuits involve people who used Johnson’s Baby Powder, Cashmere Bouquet, and several other products with talcum powder.
What Do These Lawsuits Claim?
All of these lawsuits accuse the manufacturers of failing to adequately warn customers about the risk of cancer from baby powder due to contamination in the talcum powder ingredient, as well as the long-term risk of developing life-threatening cancers like mesothelioma.
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