Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. Recalls Heartburn Drug In U.S.

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Indian generic drugmaker Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd is recalling about 58,656 bottles of the heartburn drug lansoprazole in the United States due to a microbial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. It was classified as a "Class II" recall which indicates a remote chance of severe adverse consequences or death due to the product flaw. While product recalls are not uncommon, the FDA announcement comes amid a string of quality problems for Indian drug makers.

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