US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jan 14, 2020 (7 years ago)

Ranitidine Hydrochloride (powder), USP, Rx only, Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp., a) 1 gram…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.

What was recalled

Ranitidine Hydrochloride (powder), USP, Rx only, Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp., a) 1 gram, b) 5 grams, c) 25 grams, d)100 grams, e) 500 grams, f) 1 Kilogram

Recalling firm
Spectrum Laboratory Products
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0825-2020

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.

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