Pfizer Recalls Some Lots Accuretic & 2 Generics Due To Contamination

Pfizer is issuing a recall of some blood pressure medication, due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.

The drugmaker says it is recalling a half dozen lots of Accuretic tablets as well as two generic versions of the medication that are a combination of quinapril and hydro-chloro-thiazide.

Pfizer says it is not aware of any adverse events tied to the recall, but the company advised patients to consult their doctors about alternatives.

We've included the list of affected lot numbers on the News On 6 app.