High blood pressure tablets recalled due to trace of possible cancer-causing substance

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A voluntary recall has been issued for one lot of Irbesartan and seven lots of Irbesartan HCTZ tablets due to the detection of a trace amount of an unexpected impurity in the medicine.
Prinston recalled lots of Irbesartan products that contained N- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) above the acceptable daily intake levels released by the FDA. N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) is a substance that has been classified as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Irbesartan and Irbesartan HCTZ are used to control high blood pressure and treat heart failure. The tablets were distributed nationwide to wholesale, distributor, repackager and retail customers.