Asbestos-tainted baby powder

Published by rudy Date posted on April 2, 2009

SEOUL – THREE South Korean manufacturers said on Thursday they are recalling baby powder products after health authorities announced that they contain cancer-causing asbestos.

The Korea Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it had found asbestos in baby powder made by eight manufacturers and banned their sale.

Three of the companies apologised and announced they are voluntarily recalling the products, Yonhap news agency reported.

Asbestos can cause lung cancer when inhaled. — AFP

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