Recent Recall of Asbestos-Contaminated Talcum Powder Products

Another talcum powder is recalled due to asbestos fiber contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in late September announced the recall of an off-brand line of talcum powder that had sold well on Amazon. The recall expanded the next month.

Dynacare is recalling its baby powder over asbestos concerns. The recall covers more than a thousand cases of the product, which was distributed in 35 states. The powder was manufactured by Dynarex Corporation and mostly sold on Amazon.

The October recall added 373 cases of item 4875, Dynacare Baby Powder, in 14-ounce containers. In September, the recall started with 647 cases of the company’s item number 4874, Dynacare Baby Powder, in four-ounce containers because they may be contaminated with asbestos.

That’s a naturally occurring mineral found near talc in rock formations. Talc can be processed into a powder with many uses, including keeping one’s skin dry. Asbestos can cause a variety of cancers and other health problems. Mining talc sites with asbestos deposits and insufficiently screening out the asbestos can cause contamination.

No asbestos-related illnesses or adverse events related to the Dynarex powder have been reported yet. The recall was due to routine sampling by the FDA. It showed that finished Dynarex talcum powder products contained asbestos. The company has ceased selling its talcum powder products. If you bought one, return it to where you purchased it for a refund.

Johnson & Johnson is trying to use bankruptcy protection to limit the compensation it will pay to plaintiffs injured by the asbestos-contaminated talcum powder it sold for decades. Some plaintiffs have successfully sued the company for cancers related to the product.

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If you have developed mesothelioma or other cancers and used talcum powder, you may be entitled to compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Your family may also obtain compensation for the losses they suffered as a result of your asbestos-related disease. Let us be your boots on the ground, seeking the maximum compensation for you and your family.

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