Acid Reducer recall in Canada: product safety
In plain language
This recall involves various brands of Acid Reducer 75 mg tablets sold in Canada. It's being recalled because it contains N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above acceptable limits. Stop using the product and follow the return steps in the official notice.
What to do
- Stop using the product immediately.
- Check the lot numbers provided in the official recall notice.
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
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Affected products
ATOMA-REDUC ACIDE 75mg CO ALV1X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
ATOMA-REDUC ACIDE 75mg CO ALV3X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
BIOMEDIC REDUC ACIDE 75mg COMP ALV 3X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
Compliments-REDUC ACIDE 75mg COM ALV6X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
LB-REDUC D'ACIDE 75mg COMP ALV 1X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
LB-REDUC D'ACIDE 75mg COMP ALV 3X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
LB-REDUC D'ACIDE 75mg COMP ALV 6X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
LD-REDUC D'ACIDE 75mg COMP ALV 3X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
OPTION+ REDUC ACIDE 75mg COMP ALV 1x10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
OPTION+ REDUC ACIDE 75mg COMP ALV 4X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
Personnelle-REDUC ACIDE 75mg CO ALV1X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
Personnelle-REDUC ACIDE 75mg CO ALV4X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
PHARMASAVE-REDUC ACID75mg C ALV 3X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
Rexall Corp-REDUC ACIDE 75mg CO ALV 6X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
Rexall Corp-REDUC ACIDE 75mg COM ALV1X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
Rexall Corp-REDUC ACIDE 75mg COMP AL3X10
Lot: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
Why this matters
Product safety
Do I have this product?
This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.
- 1
Check the product name
Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.
- 2
Check the lot number
Lot numbers identify specific production batches.
Affected lots: 621791O, 621791X, 621791K, 621791U, 621791D, 621791G, 621791P, 621791Q, 621791AA, 621791R, 621791H, 621791T, 621791Y, 621791A, 621791N, 621791I, 621791Z, 621791V, 621791S, 621791F, 621791M, 621791E, 621791W
If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.
If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.
When in doubt, always check the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Product safety
What should consumers do?
Stop using the product immediately. Check the lot numbers provided in the official recall notice. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
Yes, there may be a health risk. Product safety
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on January 29, 2021.