In October 2024, Dynarex Corporation expanded its September recall of Dynacare Baby Powder due to asbestos contamination. Now, the recall includes cases of baby powder distributed across 35 states and sold online through Amazon. Here’s everything you need to know about the recall and your options.
Recall Details and Affected Products
The first recall, issued on September 19, 2024, involved 62 cases of Dynacare Baby Powder of item number 4875 after routine sampling by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detected asbestos in the product. 14 oz plastic bottles were sent to distributors on or after March 11, 2024, by direct delivery in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin and sold on Amazon.
Dynarex Corporation expanded the recall on October 28, 2024, to include 647 cases of item number 4874, which comes in 4 oz. plastic bottles, and an additional 373 cases of item number 4875. This recall was also a result of routine sampling by the FDA, which revealed the finished product contained asbestos. Item number 4874 was sold on Amazon and sent to distributors on or after January 18, 2024, by direct delivery in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Insights on Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder Recall
This is not the first time baby powder has been recalled over asbestos concerns. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) voluntarily recalled 33,000 Johnson Baby Powder bottles with Lot #22318RB on October 18, 2019, after the FDA found traces of asbestos. On May 19, 2020, despite countless public denials, J&J removed all talc-based baby powder products from shelves in the United States. They were replaced with cornstarch-based alternatives that have been around for decades.
Learn more about Johnson & Johnson and its $700 million settlement with over 40 states by reading our in-depth article.
Talc and the Harmful Effects of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos and talc are naturally occurring minerals that form closely to one another in the earth. Fibers from the two minerals can mix during talc mining, and as a result, asbestos may be found in some talcum powder products.
Exposure to asbestos-contaminated talc in baby powder can cause ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, an aggressive and deadly form of cancer.
Take Action With the O’Brien Law Firm
If you or a loved one has been affected by asbestos exposure, don’t delay in seeking the compensation you may be entitled to. The O’Brien Law Firm, founded in St. Louis, Missouri, has a wealth of experience handling asbestos-related cases nationwide. With a deep understanding of the legal landscape and a commitment to fighting for victims’ rights, the O’Brien Law Firm is ready to assist you every step of the way.
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