Health Canada Updates Canadians On Its Ongoing Assessment Of Nitrosamine Impurities In Certain Drugs

Recall Summary Health Canada is investigating nitrosamine impurities (potentially cancer-causing contaminants) found in certain medications and is continuing to assess which drugs are affected. The impurities may have entered the drug supply through manufacturing issues with active pharmaceutical ingredients or finished products. Canadians who take medications should monitor Health Canada's website for updates on which specific drugs are involved.

Category

consumer product recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-PRODUCTS

Recall date

2019-12-02

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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