Ranitidine Capsules (Appco Pharma) – NDMA Impurity (2020)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ranitidine Capsules 150 mg, (a) 60 count bottles (NDC 62559-690-60) , (b) 500 count bottles (NDC 62559-690-05), Rx only, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ 08854, Distributed by: ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baudette, MN 56623.
Brand
Appco Pharma LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch # 1905225VN, exp. date Apr-2021 1905226VD, exp. date Apr-2021 1906295UN, exp. date May-2021 1906296UN, exp. date May-2021 1906297UN, exp. date May-2021 1906298UD, exp. date May-2021
Products Sold
Batch # 1905225VN, exp. date Apr-2021 1905226VD, exp. date Apr-2021 1906295UN, exp. date May-2021 1906296UN, exp. date May-2021 1906297UN, exp. date May-2021 1906298UD, exp. date May-2021
Appco Pharma LLC is recalling Ranitidine Capsules 150 mg, (a) 60 count bottles (NDC 62559-690-60) , (b) 500 count bottles (NDC 625 due to CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026