FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0314-2020

Product

Walgreens Maximum Strength Wal-Zan 150 Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg/Acid Reducer Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015 a) 200 Tablets NDC 0363-1030-07; b) 24 Tablets NDC 0363-1030-02; c) 95 Tablets NDC 0363-1030-09; d) 65 Tablets NDC 0363-1030-06

Affected lot / code info
All lots remaining within expiry.

Why it was recalled

GGMP Deviations: Possible contamination with impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Signet Drive, N/A, North York, N/A N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
259,647 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-09-24
FDA classified
2019-11-12
Posted by FDA
2019-11-20
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0314-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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