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FDA Recalls Drug That May Contain High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Agent
The FDA has expanded a recall of a highly prescribed diabetes drug that may contain high levels of a cancer-causing agent. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, 500mg, & 750mg, was originally recalled in June, after it was found to contain higher-than-normal levels of a known carcinogen, the FDA said. In the new recall, an additional 76 lots of the drugs have been recalled. The original metformin drug that is not time-released is not included in the recall. The original recall was initiated after it was found the drug contained unsafe levels of nitrosodimethylamine, which …