NEW RECALL: Dynacare Baby Powder
The Dynarex Corporation has recalled 62 cases of its Dynacare Baby Powder due to concerns of an asbestos contamination.
Individuals who purchased Dynacare Baby Powder (item number 4875) marked with Batch Number B 051 with an expiration date of 2026/12/28, should immediately stop using it and return it for a full refund.
The product was sold online through Amazon and was distributed to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Florida, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Although the company claims that no illnesses or adverse events have been reported to date, it is important to note that asbestos-related disease, and in particular mesothelioma, do not develop for 20-50 years after exposure.
Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen that can cause cancers like mesothelioma and lung cancer, as well as asbestosis.
How does asbestos end up in baby powder?
The baby powder product is manufactured from talc or talcum, which is mined as a rock and then crushed or ground into powder. Sometimes, the solid rock formations of the minerals that become talc are in areas that are rich with underground deposits of asbestos ore. Therefore, when those areas are mined, talc is easily contaminated by asbestos.
The contamination of Dynacare Baby Powder was discovered through a routine U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) test.
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung, abdomen, heart, or testes. It affects the mesothelial lining of these organs, hence its name. Mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer that requires immediate treatment by a specialized physician. Unfortunately, treatment options for mesothelioma are limited, and access to treatment for many patients requires extensive travel.
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