Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

dynacare Baby Powder recall: Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Product safety hazard

This product was recalled on safety grounds. The safest first move is to put it out of reach rather than to carry on using it carefully.

What the notice says: Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

Why it matters: The CPSC published this recall because the product can injure someone. The hazard statement above describes how.

Recall details

Published
September 19, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
dynacare
Product type
Cosmetics & personal care
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin
Sold at
Amazon
Reports of harm
There have been no illnesses or adverse events reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Baby Powder

What the company announced

Montvale, NJ, September 19, 2024 — Dynarex Corporation is recalling 62 cases of item number 4875, Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051, because it has the potential to be contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is often found near talc, an ingredient in many cosmetic products. Asbestos, however, is a known carcinogen and its health risks are well-documented. During talc mining, if talc mining sites are not selected carefully or steps taken to purify the talc ore sufficiently, the talc may be contaminated with asbestos.

The product was sent to distributors on or after March 11, 2024, by direct delivery in the following states: AL, AR, CO, IL, KY, NC, NJ, PA, TN, FL, WA, WI and sold online on Amazon (Amazon.com).

The 4875 Baby Powder is packaged in 14 oz. plastic bottles, 24 bottles to a case, identified as batch/lot number B051, Expiration Date 2026/12/28 (located on the bottom of the bottle).

There have been no illnesses or adverse events reported to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the finished products contained asbestos. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as an investigation is proceeding to determine what caused the contamination of the talc.

Consumers who have purchased Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051, should discontinue use immediately and return it for a full refund. Please contact Dynarex Corporation at 888-396-2739 or 845-365-8200 during business hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, or via email at [email protected] if you have any questions or need information on how to return the product or receive a full refund.

Health care professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by:

Complete and submit the report online at MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form

Downloading and completing the form, then submitting it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • B 051
  • B051

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 2026/12/28

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 4875
  • March 11, 2024

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 14 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Product safety

dynacare — This product was recalled on safety grounds. The safest first move is to put it out of reach rather than to carry on using it carefully.

  1. Stop using the product and move it somewhere a child or pet cannot reach it.
  2. Check the model number and date code against the identifiers on this page, and photograph them.
  3. Do not resell, donate or pass it on — reselling a recalled product is illegal in the United States.
  4. Follow the remedy the notice specifies, and register the claim before you destroy anything.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • Return shipping is the company’s cost. If you are asked to pay it, push back.
  • A repair kit is shipped free and is designed to be fitted at home; if you cannot fit it, ask whether they will arrange installation.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051, should discontinue use immediately and return it for a full refund.

Company contact: Dynarex Corporation — Consumers: Dynarex Corporation, 888-396-2739 or 845-365-8200, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was dynacare cosmetics & personal care recalled?

Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code B 051, B051; best-by date 2026/12/28; model number 4875, March 11, 2024. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the product and move it somewhere a child or pet cannot reach it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051, should discontinue use immediately and return it for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin.

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