Popular antidepressant recalled for high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical
Nearly 375,000 bottles of a popular antidepressant are being recalled due to high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical.
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The FDA announced a recall of a popular antidepressant due to high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical. Nearly 375,000 bottles were recalled over the presence of this carcinogen impurity.
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The brief
A popular antidepressant is under recall due to elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer. The recall affects nearly 375,000 bottles. Coverage from Dallas News, WCAX, and other outlets emphasizes the potential health risks and the FDA's involvement.
The FDA has announced the recall, highlighting the presence of a carcinogen. The recall is being widely reported by both local and national news outlets, including ABC News, NBC New York, and the Houston Chronicle. Coverage does not yet specify the manufacturer or the specific antidepressant involved.
Watch for updates on the manufacturer's response and any additional information from the FDA. Coverage does not yet specify whether the chemical is present in other medications.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the antidepressant being recalled?
Coverage does not yet specify the name of the antidepressant.
Who announced the recall?
The FDA announced the recall.
How many bottles are affected by the recall?
Nearly 375,000 bottles are affected by the recall.
Coverage (10)
- Nearly 375,000 bottles of antidepressant recalled over cancer-linked impurity Dallas News · 23d ago
- Popular antidepressant recalled for high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical WCAX · 23d ago
- FDA Announces Recall of Popular Antidepressant Over Possible Carcinogen Risk Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information · 23d ago
- Nearly 375,000 bottles of popular antidepressant recalled over high levels of carcinogen KVUE · 23d ago
- Popular antidepressant recalled for high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · 23d ago
- Antidepressant recalled due to presence of potentially cancer-causing impurity ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 23d ago
- Nearly 375,000 bottles of popular antidepressant recalled over high levels of carcinogen WCNC · 23d ago
- Nearly 375,000 bottles of antidepressant recalled over cancer-linked impurity Houston Chronicle · 23d ago
- Popular antidepressant recalled over high levels of a cancer-causing compound NBC New York · 23d ago
- Popular antidepressant recalled for high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical Action News 5 · 23d ago
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