In a test, the regulator found trace levels of chrysotile asbestos in samples from a bottle of baby powder purchased from an online retailer, Johnson & Johnson said. Ernie Knewitz, a spokesman for Johnson & Johnson, said the recalled lot, #22318RB, involves 33,000 bottles sold by an unidentified retailer. The recall is the first time that Johnson & Johnson has pulled baby powder from the market, he said. A New York Times investigation last year found that Johnson & Johnson executives were aware for decades of the risks of asbestos contamination in talc, but did not warn consumers. The recalled baby powder was produced and shipped last year.

Source: bd News24 October 18, 2019 14:26 UTC