The Recall Desk

Hazard

Carcinogen recalls

25 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
25
Critical
0
Severe
23
Most recent
2026-08-12

Of the 25 carcinogen recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 23 (92%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all carcinogen recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

1–25 of 25

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0745-2026·2026-08-12

    FDA Recalls Mirabegron Tablets Over Nitrosamine Impurity

    Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling Mirabegron extended-release tablets, 25 mg, due to an out-of-specification result for the N-Nitroso Mirabegron impurity. The recall affects nationwide distribution in the USA.

    Product
    MIRABEGRON — MIRABEGRON (MIRABEGRON)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0242-2022·2021-11-24

    Tinactin Tolnaftate Deodorant Powder Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination

    Bayer Healthcare is recalling Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) Deodorant Powder Spray due to potential benzene contamination. The product was manufactured at a facility where other lots tested positive for benzene.

    Product
    TINACTIN — TINACTIN (TOLNAFTATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0014-2022·2021-10-27

    Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray recalled for benzene contamination

    Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50 (1.6 oz cans) nationwide due to the presence of benzene, a known carcinogen. Affected lot TN00BU3 expires 05/31/2024.

    Product
    Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50, (To Deliver) Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, NET WT 1.6 OZ (45 g) can, Beiersdorf Inc., Wilton, CT 06897 UPC 0 41100 00506 9
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0845-2021·2021-10-06

    Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination

    Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray (SPF 60+) in 8.5 oz aerosol cans due to the presence of benzene contamination.

    Product
    Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%) NET WT. 8.5 OZ. (240 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11255
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0057-2021·2020-11-11

    Denton Pharma Recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets Due to NDMA Impurity

    Denton Pharma, Inc. is recalling specific bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets 500 mg because they contain N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above acceptable levels.

    Product
    Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 70934-309-30); b) 60 count (NDC 70934-309-60); c) 90 count (70934-309-90); d) 120 count (NDC 70934-309-98) bottles, Rx Only, Time-Cap Labs Inc. Repackaged by Northwind Pharmaceuticals North Blenheim, N
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0002-2021·2020-10-07

    Sun Pharmaceuticals Recalls RIOMET ER Due to NDMA Impurity

    Sun Pharmaceuticals is recalling RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride) oral suspension because it contains the impurity NDMA.

    Product
    RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL 16 oz. For Oral Use Only Rx Only Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited Mohali, India Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 10631-019-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1344-2020·2020-07-01

    Amneal Recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets Due to NDMA Impurity

    Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets because FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level.

    Product
    METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE — METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1303-2020·2020-06-24

    Apotex Recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets Due to NDMA Impurity

    Apotex Inc. is recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets because FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above acceptable intake levels.

    Product
    Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326 NDC 60505-0260-1
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0826-2020·2020-02-12

    PD-Rx Recalls Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets Due to NDMA Contamination

    PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of ranitidine hydrochloride 150 mg tablets because a supplier reported potential NDMA levels above established limits.

    Product
    ranitidine hydrochloride, USP ,150 mg tablets a) 14-count bottles ( NDC 43063-844-14); b) 30-count bottles (NDC 43063-844-30); c) 60 -count bottles( NDC 43063-844-60); d) 90-count bottles (NDC 43063-844-90); e) 100-count bottles ( NDC 43063-844-01), Rx Only, Distributed by: PD-
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    12 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0644-2020·2020-01-15

    Glenmark Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to NDMA Impurity

    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ranitidine Tablets USP 150 mg because testing detected the presence of the NDMA impurity.

    Product
    Glenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 150 mg Rx Only 500 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-248-05
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    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0646-2020·2020-01-15

    AAA Pharmaceutical Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to NDMA Impurity

    AAA Pharmaceutical is recalling specific lots of Ranitidine 150 mg tablets because the active ingredient contained the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

    Product
    Ranitidine 150 mg tablets, 130 count bottles, NDC 37808-196-04.
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    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1457-2019·2019-07-17

    Macleods Pharma Recalls Losartan Potassium Tablets Due to Impurity

    Macleods Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Losartan Potassium tablets because an impurity was detected in the active ingredient.

    Product
    LOSARTAN POTASSIUM — LOSARTAN POTASSIUM (LOSARTAN POTASSIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1038-2019·2019-03-27

    Aurobindo Recalls Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Aurobindo Pharma USA is recalling specific lots of Valsartan 80 mg tablets because FDA analysis confirmed trace amounts of the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).

    Product
    VALSARTAN — VALSARTAN (VALSARTAN)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1035-2019·2019-03-27

    Aurobindo Pharma Recalls Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg because FDA analysis confirmed the presence of trace amounts of the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).

    Product
    VALSARTAN — VALSARTAN (VALSARTAN)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1036-2019·2019-03-27

    Aurobindo Recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA analysis found trace amounts of the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).

    Product
    AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN — AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN (AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1047-2019·2019-03-27

    Valsartan Tablets Recalled Due to Carcinogenic Impurity

    American Health Packaging is recalling Valsartan Tablets 160 mg because a carcinogenic impurity was detected in the active ingredient.

    Product
    Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per Unit Dose Blisters, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217 (Individual Dose NDC:60687-139-11, Carton NDC#: 60687-139-01)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0313-2019·2018-12-19

    Mylan Recalls Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Valsartan tablets because FDA testing found the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). The affected product was distributed throughout the United States.

    Product
    VALSARTAN — VALSARTAN (VALSARTAN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0311-2019·2018-12-19

    Mylan Recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA testing found the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) in the active ingredient.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN — AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN (AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0308-2019·2018-12-19

    Teva Recalls Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to Impurity

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific bottles of Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because FDA testing found the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA).

    Product
    Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7810-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7810-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMAC
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0321-2019·2018-12-19

    Mylan Recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Mylan is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA analysis found trace amounts of the impurity NDEA in the active ingredient.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN — AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN (AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0306-2019·2018-12-19

    Teva Recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets 10 mg/320 mg because FDA testing confirmed the presence of the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA).

    Product
    Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets 10 mg/320 mg (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7693-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7693-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0320-2019·2018-12-19

    Mylan Recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Mylan is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA analysis found trace amounts of the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN — AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN (AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0323-2019·2018-12-19

    Mylan Recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Mylan is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA analysis found trace amounts of the impurity NDEA in the active ingredient.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN — AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN (AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0263-2019·2018-11-28

    FDA Recalls Irbesartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

    Golden State Medical Supply Inc. is recalling 2,439 bottles of Irbesartan 75 mg tablets because FDA testing confirmed the presence of the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).

    Product
    IRBESARTAN Tablets, USP 75 mg 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: SciGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788, Distributed by: GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA, NDC 60429-640-90.
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    0 states