FDA Drug recall · Reported March 25, 2020
Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 95 tablets per bottle. [Brand, NDC] NDC Basic Care: 0113-7950-01; NDC CVS Health: 59779-950-01
CGMP Deviation; Possible contamination with impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.
Perrigo Company PLC recalled Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 95 tablets per b… - a moderate-severity action.
Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 95 tablets per b… was recalled by Perrigo Company PLC in March 25, 2020. Reason: CGMP Deviation; Possible contamination with impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1027-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Perrigo Company PLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviation; Possible contamination with impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- March 25, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1027-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
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Product description
Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 95 tablets per bottle. [Brand, NDC] NDC Basic Care: 0113-7950-01; NDC CVS Health: 59779-950-01
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviation; Possible contamination with impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1027-2020 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2020 |
| Date initiated | October 23, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Perrigo Company PLC |
| Firm location | Allegan, MI |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | Nationwide USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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