Allergy medication recalled over potentially ‘life-threatening’ cross-contamination
A nationwide recall of Cetirizine tablets is underway due to reports of cross-contamination with the medication ranitidine.
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The brief
A recall has been initiated for Cetirizine Hydrochloride tablets following the discovery of cross-contamination. Reports indicate that the antihistamine tablets may contain traces of ranitidine.
The FDA is identified in reports as the agency involved in the recall process. Consumers are advised to check their medication to determine if their products are included in the recall.
Coverage does not yet specify which manufacturing facilities or brand names are impacted, though instructions to verify products are currently circulating.
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Quick answers
What caused the recall?
The recall is due to cross-contamination of Cetirizine tablets with ranitidine.
Is the contamination considered dangerous?
Yes, reports characterize the potential cross-contamination as potentially life-threatening.
What should consumers do?
Consumers are advised to check their medication and consult the recall information to identify affected products.
Coverage (9)
- Allergy medication recalled nationwide over contamination concerns News4JAX · 19h ago
- Ranitidine Contaminates Cetirizine In US Recall insights.citeline.com · 19h ago
- Contamination of one antihistamine by another could be deadly. There’s a recall Yahoo · 19h ago
- Allergy medication recalled as some lots may be cross-contaminated with another medication 10TV · 19h ago
- Allergy Medication Recalled Over Potential Cross-Contamination iHeart · 19h ago
- FDA recalls Cetirizine tablets due to ranitidine cross-contamination. Check your medication now. facebook.com · 19h ago
- Recall alert: Cetirizine Hydrochloride recalled over cross-contamination WSB-TV · 19h ago
- Bottles of antihistamine tablets recalled. See the affected products USA Today · 19h ago
- Allergy medication recalled over potentially ‘life-threatening’ cross-contamination The Hill · 19h ago
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