Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets recall: Sterility Concern
Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 150 mg, OTC, a) Equate brand Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, 65 count bottle Dist. By: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72710, NDC 49035-404-61 b)Equaline brand maximum strength heartburn relief, , DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC., EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344, NDC 41163-404-61, c)Wal-Zan brand 150, MAXIMUM STRENGTH, 24 count bottlle, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 63015, NDC 0363-0404-34
Why was Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: A lot of raw material used in the manufacture of Ranitidine was positive for Pseudomonas sp.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
a)Lot: 5055822, exp. 03/13; 5056317, exp. 03/15; and 5056507, exp. 04/15 b)Lot: 7956571C, exp. 04/15 c)Lot: 7956572A, exp. 04/15
- Product
- Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 150 mg, OTC, a) Equate brand Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, 65 count bottle Dist. By: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72710, NDC 49035-404-61 b)Equaline brand maximum strength heartburn relief, , DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC., EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344, NDC 41163-404-61, c)Wal-Zan brand 150, MAXIMUM STRENGTH, 24 count bottlle, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 63015, NDC 0363-0404-34
- Recalling firm
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Recall date
- August 21, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)