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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac: Ranitidine 150 mg Tablets Recalled for NDMA Impurity Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 20, 2020
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Summary

H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac is recalling approximately 7,212 bottles of Ranitidine (generic Zantac) 150 mg tablets because testing detected the presence of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). This impurity is a substance that could cause cancer and was found in products sold in multiple bottle sizes including 7, 14, 20, 30, and 60-count containers. These prescription-only medications were distributed primarily to physicians in California, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina between 2020 and 2021.

Risk

The tablets contain NDMA, a probable human carcinogen. Long-term exposure to levels of this impurity above acceptable limits may increase the risk of developing cancer.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your prescription bottle label for 'Ranitidine 150 mg Tablets' by H.J. Harkins Company, Inc. dba Pharma Pac with NDC numbers 52959-0502-07, 52959-0502-14, 52959-0502-20, 52959-0502-30, or 52959-0502-60.
  2. Verify the lot number and expiration date on your packaging; affected products include lot RAN63KG (Exp. 05/20), RAN64KG (Exp. 10/20), RAN65KG (Exp. 11/20), and RAN66KG (Exp. 05/21).
  3. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately to discuss alternative treatment options before you stop taking this medication.
  4. Return any unused tablets to the physician's office or pharmacy where you received them for a refund.
  5. Contact H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac at 1400 W Grand Ave Ste F, Grover Beach, CA 93433 for additional information regarding this recall.
  6. For additional consumer safety questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

How to: Consumers should reach out to their medical provider or pharmacist to discuss alternatives and return the recalled product for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Ranitidine 150 mg Tablets (7 count)
Model:
NDC 52959-0502-07
Lot Numbers:
RAN63KG (Exp. 05/20)
RAN64KG (Exp. 10/20)
RAN65KG (Exp. 11/20)
RAN66KG (Exp. 05/21)
Date Ranges: Expiration May 2020, Expiration October 2020, Expiration November 2020, Expiration May 2021
Product: Ranitidine 150 mg Tablets (14 count)
Model:
NDC 52959-0502-14
Lot Numbers:
RAN63KG (Exp. 05/20)
RAN64KG (Exp. 10/20)
RAN65KG (Exp. 11/20)
RAN66KG (Exp. 05/21)
Date Ranges: Expiration May 2020, Expiration October 2020, Expiration November 2020, Expiration May 2021
Product: Ranitidine 150 mg Tablets (20 count)
Model:
NDC 52959-0502-20
Lot Numbers:
RAN63KG (Exp. 05/20)
RAN64KG (Exp. 10/20)
RAN65KG (Exp. 11/20)
RAN66KG (Exp. 05/21)
Date Ranges: Expiration May 2020, Expiration October 2020, Expiration November 2020, Expiration May 2021
Product: Ranitidine 150 mg Tablets (30 count)
Model:
NDC 52959-0502-30
Lot Numbers:
RAN63KG (Exp. 05/20)
RAN64KG (Exp. 10/20)
RAN65KG (Exp. 11/20)
RAN66KG (Exp. 05/21)
Date Ranges: Expiration May 2020, Expiration October 2020, Expiration November 2020, Expiration May 2021
Product: Ranitidine 150 mg Tablets (60 count)
Model:
NDC 52959-0502-60
Lot Numbers:
RAN63KG (Exp. 05/20)
RAN64KG (Exp. 10/20)
RAN65KG (Exp. 11/20)
RAN66KG (Exp. 05/21)
Date Ranges: Expiration May 2020, Expiration October 2020, Expiration November 2020, Expiration May 2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84637
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac
Sold By: Physician offices
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7,212 tablets
Distributed To: California, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina

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