Baby powder recall due to possible asbestos expands to other states, including Pa.

Dynarex Corporation is recalling an additional 373 cans of 14 oz. Dynacare Baby Powder, lot number 4875, as well as 647 boxes of 4 oz. baby powder, lot number 4874, due to possible asbestos contamination.

Dynarex Corporation said Monday that its previous recall of Dynacare baby powder, which was issued on September 19it will also expand from 12 to 35 states, respectively US Food and Drug Administration.

Product shipped to distributors in Alabama, Arkansas, 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.

The product was also sold online on Amazon.

Both lots 4875 and 4874 of the baby powder products were packaged in plastic bottles, with 24 14 oz. in a case and 48 bottles of 4 oz. the size of a case. Lot/batch numbers are located on the bottom of the bottle and on each case.

To date, there have been no reported incidents of illness or reported adverse effects.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is often found next to talc, an ingredient used in many cosmetics. However, asbestos is also a known carcinogen.

The recall came as a result of routine sampling by the FDA, which revealed that the products contained asbestos. Upon further investigation, Dynarex said additional batches of product may contain asbestos due to the use of the same bulk talc material.

Anyone who purchased this product should discontinue use and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Anyone with questions or concerns should contact Dynarex Corporation at 888-396-2739 or 845-365-8200 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM ET or by email at [email protected].