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A recall of the widely used diabetes drug metformin was announced by drug maker Apotex due to possible high levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine

Metformin Recalled Due to Potential Cancer-Causing Chemical

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Recall is for all lots of metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets 500 mg from Apotex
All versions of the heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) have been pulled from the U.S. market due to possible contamination with a probable human carcinogen

FDA Pulls Heartburn Drug Zantac From Market

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Withdrawal of ranitidine products means they will not be available either by prescription or OTC
Enoki mushrooms from Korea are the likely cause of a deadly Listeria outbreak in the United States that has sickened 36 people in 17 states

Enoki Mushrooms From Korea Linked to Deadly U.S. Listeria Outbreak

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30 hospitalizations reported; four deaths in California, Hawaii, New Jersey
More than 322

Medtronic MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps Recalled

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Medtronic has received 26,421 complaints about malfunctions in the recalled insulin pumps
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications -- including generic forms of Zantac -- because the pills might contain small amounts of the suspected carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine.

Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen

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One California lab claims heat is raising NDMA levels in ranitidine tablets
Recall of a cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker

Recall of Pacemaker in Nov. 2015 Was Delayed Unnecessarily

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Manufacturer and FDA were aware of battery and wire connection defects for 19 months before recall
The generic valsartan recall has had population-level impacts on patients in Ontario

AHA: Impact of Valsartan Recall Examined for Ontario, Canada

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Immediate increase in emergency department visits for hypertension seen after generic valsartan recall
One lot of alprazolam (generic form of Xanax) is being recalled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. due to potential contamination that poses a risk for infection.

One Lot of Generic Form of Xanax Recalled Due to Potential Contaminate

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So far, Mylan says it has not received any reports of harm caused by the recalled lot
The over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) has been recalled in the United States and Canada by French drug maker Sanofi.

Zantac Recalled by Sanofi

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FDA has warned that some versions of the drug contain low levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine
The recall of the commonly prescribed blood pressure drug losartan has been expanded once again to include an additional five lots.

More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled

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Some lots of losartan contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical N-methylnitrosobutyric acid