The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0174-2020·Announced 2019-11-13

Dr. Reddy's Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to NDMA Impurity

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Ranitidine Tablets 75 mg because of the presence of the NDMA impurity.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant injury or property damage reports or high-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Ranitidine Tablets, USP 75 mg 30 count bottles (NDC 30142-131-30) sold under the Kroger brand. The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, specifically the detection of the NDMA impurity in the product.

The affected product was distributed to major distributors throughout the United States, who may have further distributed the product. The recall includes all lots within the expiry date.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments or returns.

The recalled product

Product
Ranitidine Tablets, USP 75 mg 30 count bottles (NDC 30142-131-30) (Kroger)

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Batch Numbers: All lots within expiry.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 18 products in this recall →