J&J Recalls 33,000 Bottles of Baby Powder as FDA Finds Asbestos in Sample

In this photo illustration, a container of Johnson's baby powder made by Johnson and Johnson sits on a table on Oct. 18, 2019 in San Anselmo, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Johnson & Johnson said on Oct. 18 it is recalling around 33,000 bottles of baby powder in the United States after U.S. health regulators found trace amounts of asbestos in samples taken from a bottle purchased online.

J&J shares fell more than 6% to close at $127.70.