The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1023-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

Perrigo Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to Possible N-Nitrosodimethylamine Contamination

Perrigo Company PLC is recalling Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets due to a CGMP deviation and possible contamination with the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.

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 rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential for significant health risks associated with N-nitrosodimethylamine contamination.

Plain-English summary

Perrigo Company PLC is recalling Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 65 tablets per bottle. The recall involves multiple store brands, including Basic Care, CVS Health, Equate, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Kroger, Topcare, Up & Up, and Walgreens.

The recall was initiated due to a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviation and the possibility of contamination with the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lot numbers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 65 tablets per bottle. [Brand, NDC] NDC Basic Care: 0113-7950-09; NDC CVS Health: 59779-950-09; NDC Equate: 49035-800-09; NDC Good Neighbor Pharmacy: 46122-533-09; NDC Kroger: 30142-891-09; NDC Topcare: 3680

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 (20)

  • Lots: 8AE1884
  • 8BE1466
  • 8DE1318
  • 8CE1617
  • 8DE1319
  • 8EE1326
  • 8DE1611
  • 8DE1767
  • 8FE1350
  • 8FE1352
  • 8GE1736
  • 8GE1840
  • 8GE1859
  • 8HE1592
  • 8HE1593
  • 8HE1594
  • 8JE2234
  • 9CE3263
  • 8JE2233
  • 8LE2360

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Perrigo Company PLC 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 17 products in this recall →