Ranitidine Products Recalled Because Of A Nitrosamine Impurity

Ranitidine medications (both over-the-counter and prescription versions) are being recalled across Canada because they contain an impurity called nitrosamine. This impurity was found during testing and raised safety concerns. The recall affects ranitidine products distributed throughout Canada.

Product
Over-the-counter and prescription ranitidine drugs (LATEST UPDATE: March 11, 2022 – Pharmascience Inc. recall)
Reason
Product safety
Category
consumer product recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-PRODUCTS
Recall date
2022-03-11
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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