Ranitidine Tablets 300mg (AVKARE) – NDMA Impurity (2019)
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
AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC 42291-725-30
Brand
AVKARE Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots: a) 21307 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21309 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21528 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21527 Exp. 02/29/2020, 22247 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23214 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23243 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23244 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24198 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24199 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24289 Exp. 01/31/2021, b) 22291 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23215 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23776 Exp. 01/31/2021
Products Sold
Lots: a) 21307 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21309 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21528 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21527 Exp. 02/29/2020, 22247 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23214 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23243 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23244 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24198 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24199 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24289 Exp. 01/31/2021; b) 22291 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23215 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23776 Exp. 01/31/2021
AVKARE Inc. is recalling AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a 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