The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an expansion of the ongoing recall of Dynacare baby powder manufactured by Dynarex Corporation after recent tests revealed a potential asbestos contamination, posing a significant health concern. The recall has now widened to affect 35 states, a sharp increase from the initial 12 states reported in September, as noted by ABC 7 Chicago.

The products under scrutiny were shipped to distributors beginning on January 18, and the extended recall includes 1,020 additional cases, whereas, initially, the recall involved 62 cases of the baby powder sent to a dozen states, both sets of products are also available for purchase on Amazon, as detailed by NBC New York. Asbestos, recognized as a carcinogen, can lead to severe health conditions, including lung diseases, especially harmful when its fibers are inhaled which is a particular danger given its natural occurrence alongside talc, a common ingredient in many cosmetic products, including baby powder.

According to NBC New York, no reports of illness or adverse events linked to the Dynacare Baby Powder have been received yet, suggesting that the recall might have been preemptive to avoid potential consumer exposure to asbestos. Despite the absence of reported illnesses, consumers in possession of Dynacare Baby Powder are strongly advised to stop using the product immediately and return it for a refund, with instructions for doing so provided by the company.