FDA News Release: FDA Requests Removal of all Ranitidine Products (Zantac) from the Market

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requesting manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately. This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medications (commonly known by the brand name Zantac).

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Statement by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) (link)

Media Coverage Below:

The New York Times: Zantac Products Should Not Be Sold or Used, F.D.A. Warns, Citing Cancer Danger

Bloomberg: Zantac Makers Asked by FDA to Withdraw Drug on Cancer Concern
WebMD: FDA Requests Zantac Be Pulled From the Market

NPR: FDA Says Zantac Should Be Pulled From Market, Citing Cancer Risk

Fierce Pharma: Zantac, generics ordered off the market after FDA finds they’re a ticking time bomb

Gizmodo: FDA Demands Zantac Heartburn Drug and Generics Pulled Over Carcinogen Fears

The People’s Pharmacy: Ranitidine – Zantac is Going, Going Gone At Last!

Becker’s Hospital Review: FDA asks all drugmakers to pull ranitidine products from the shelves

Refinery 29: The FDA Issued An Immediate Warning To Stop Taking This Popular Antacid

Harvard Health: Ranitidine (Zantac) recall expanded, many questions remain

NPR WUWF South Florida: FDA Says Zantac Should Be Pulled From Market, Citing Cancer Risk

ABC 7 San Francisco: Zantac, all ranitidine products, to be removed from shelves; FDA cites carcinogen concerns

BD News Bangladesh: Zantac products should not be sold or used, FDA warns, citing cancer danger

Apotheke Adhoc (Germany): USA: Ranitidin muss komplett zurück

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