Ranitidine Tablets (Pharma Pac) – NDMA Contamination (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, 150 mg Tablets, a) 7 count, b) 14 count, c) 20 count, d) 30 count, e) 60 count; Rx, Only, H.J. Harkins Company, Inc. dba Pharma Pac Grover Beach, CA 93433 NDC #s: 52959-0502-07, 52959-0502-14, 52959-0502-20, 52959-0502-30 and 52959-0502-60
Brand
H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #s: RAN63KG Exp. 05/20, RAN64KG Exp. 10/20, RAN65KG Exp. 11/20, RAN66KG Exp. 05/21
Products Sold
Lot #s: RAN63KG Exp. 05/20, RAN64KG Exp. 10/20, RAN65KG Exp. 11/20, RAN66KG Exp. 05/21
H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac is recalling Ranitidine, 150 mg Tablets, a) 7 count, b) 14 count, c) 20 count, d) 30 count, e) 60 count; Rx, Only due to CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.. 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: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
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.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, FL, IN, NC, SC
Page updated: Jan 7, 2026