Drug Recall Tracker
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Recall Severity Classes
Class I
Dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class II
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Class III
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws.
Losartan Potassium
Class IIOngoingMultiple manufacturers
Reason
NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine) contamination — a probable human carcinogen detected above acceptable daily intake limits during manufacturing.
Affected Products
Losartan 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg tablets (multiple lot numbers)
What to Do
Check your medication lot number. If affected, contact your pharmacy for a replacement from a different manufacturer.
Metformin Hydrochloride
Class IIMostly ResolvedMultiple manufacturers
Reason
NDMA contamination found in extended-release (ER) formulations at levels exceeding acceptable daily intake. Immediate-release versions were not affected.
Affected Products
Metformin ER 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg tablets (specific lot numbers)
What to Do
Most affected lots have been removed from the market. Continue taking your medication unless your pharmacist advises otherwise — the risk of stopping metformin is usually greater.
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Class IMarket WithdrawalAll manufacturers
Reason
NDMA found to increase over time and when stored at higher temperatures. The FDA requested all ranitidine products be withdrawn from the US and Canadian markets.
Affected Products
ALL ranitidine products (brand and generic, OTC and prescription)
What to Do
Switch to an alternative: famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), or esomeprazole (Nexium). Ranitidine is no longer available.
Valsartan
Class IResolvedZhejiang Huahai, Torrent, Mylan, others
Reason
NDMA and NDEA contamination traced to changes in manufacturing process at Chinese API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) supplier.
Affected Products
Valsartan tablets and valsartan/HCTZ combination products from multiple manufacturers
What to Do
Affected lots have been fully recalled and removed. Current valsartan products on the market are safe.
Acetaminophen (Infants' Tylenol)
Class IIIResolvedJohnson & Johnson
Reason
Potential metal particulate contamination detected during quality testing. Particles could pose a choking risk or minor GI irritation.
Affected Products
Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension, Cherry flavor, select lot numbers
What to Do
Affected lots were recalled from retail shelves. Current products are unaffected.
Amlodipine Besylate
Class IResolvedApotex Corp
Reason
Tablet mix-up: some bottles labeled as amlodipine 5mg may contain losartan 50mg tablets, posing a risk of wrong medication administration.
Affected Products
Amlodipine Besylate Tablets 5mg, 500-count bottles, specific lot numbers
What to Do
Verify your tablets match the description on the bottle. Contact your pharmacy if they look different from usual.
Official Recall Databases
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