Quick Hits: FDA Finally Pulls the Plug on Zantac

The FDA determined that the impurity in some products increases over time when stored at higher than room temperature. The impurity in question is N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), and it’s a probable carcinogen, meaning that it could cause cancer. Low levels of NDMA are present in many foods and in water, but new information suggests sustained higher levels of exposure may increase the risk of cancer in humans. The FDA sent letters to all manufacturers of ranitidine requesting they withdraw all products from the market.