MONTVALE, N.J. — Dynarex Corporation is recalling 62 cases of a brand of baby powder because of an asbestos risk.
The Food and Drug Administration said the product was sent in March to several states, including Florida, and it was also sold on Amazon.
The affected item number is 4875, Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051.
The FDA said there has been no incidents of injury or illness.
"The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the finished products contained asbestos, the FDA said in a news release. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as an investigation is proceeding to determine what caused the contamination of the talc."
Asbestos is a known carcinogen with a number of health risks.