Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: A lot of raw material used in the manufacture of Ranitidine was positive for Pseudomonas sp.
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
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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