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

The hazard: Food safety concern

The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

What the notice says: Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
October 28, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
dynacare
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
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, 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, October 28, 2024 — Dynarex Corporation is expanding the recall initiated on September 19, 2024 , to include an additional 373 cases of item number 4875, Dynacare Baby Powder, 14 oz., as well as 647 cases of item number 4874, Dynacare Baby Powder, 4 oz ., because they have 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. 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.

The product was sent to distributors on or after January 18, 2024, by direct delivery in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and sold online on Amazon (Amazon.com).

Both the 4875 and 4874 Baby Powder products are packaged in plastic bottles, 24 bottles to a case for the 14 oz. and 48 to a case for the 4 oz., with lot/batch numbers located on the bottom of the bottle and on each case (see images below).

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. Upon further investigation, we have identified additional lots of products that may contain asbestos due to using the same bulk talc material. 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 (see products/lots below) should discontinue use immediately and return it for a full refund.

  • Batch No.: B 048 · Mfg. Dt.: 31.10.2023 · Exp. Dt.: 30.10.2026 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g)
  • Batch No.: B 049 · Mfg. Dt.: 01.11.2023 · Exp. Dt.: 31.10.2026 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g)
  • Batch No.: B 050 · Mfg. Dt.: 02.11.2023 · Exp. Dt.: 01.11.2026 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g)
  • Batch No.: B 051 · Mfg. Dt.: 29.12.2023 · Exp. Dt.: 28.12.2026 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g)
  • Batch No.: B 052 · Mfg. Dt.: 30.12.2023 · Exp. Dt.: 29.12.2026 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 14 oz. (397 g)
  • Batch No.: B 053 · Mfg. Dt.: 01.01.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 31.12.2026 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)
  • Batch No.: B 054 · Mfg. Dt.: 03.01.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 02.01.2027 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)
  • Batch No.: B 055 · Mfg. Dt.: 04.01.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 03.01.2027 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)
  • Batch No.: B 056 · Mfg. Dt.: 05.01.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 04.01.2027 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)
  • Batch No.: B 057 · Mfg. Dt.: 06.01.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 05.01.2027 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)
  • Batch No.: B 058 · Mfg. Dt.: 08.01.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 07.01.2027 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)
  • Batch No.: B 059 · Mfg. Dt.: 31.01.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 30.01.2027 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)
  • Batch No.: B 060 · Mfg. Dt.: 01.02.2024 · Exp. Dt.: 31.01.2027 · Pack Size: Baby Powder 4 oz. (113 g)

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:

Completing and submitting 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 19 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 048
  • B 049
  • B 050
  • B 051
  • B 052
  • B 053
  • B 054
  • B 055
  • B 056
  • B 057
  • B 058
  • B 059
  • B 060

Model or item number

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

  • 4875
  • 4874
  • January 18
  • 20

Package size

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

  • 14 oz
  • 4 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 Food safety

dynacare — The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Dynacare Baby Powder (see products/lots below) 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 other food products 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 048, B 049, B 050; model number 4875, 4874, January 18. 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 eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Dynacare Baby Powder (see products/lots below) should discontinue use immediately and return it for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and others.

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