Manufacturers of baby powder and cosmetic products made with talc will have to test them for asbestos under a proposal announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency's proposal ...

Routine sampling of the Dynacare Baby Powder by the FDA revealed low levels of asbestos in these products. The initial recall in September concerned 62 cases of 14-ounce baby powder bottles.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses.

Asbestos, a known human carcinogen, can be injurious to consumers if found in talc-containing cosmetic products as there is no established “safe level” threshold for exposure to the substance.

Dynarex updated the recall alert on Monday to include an additional 1,020 cases of 14-ounce and 4-ounce baby powder items that could be contaminated with asbestos.

The company says it continues to stand by the safety of its products. In 2019, the FDA found asbestos in cosmetics sold by Claire's Stores, prompting recalls by the retailer and Beauty Plus Global.