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Drug recall · FDA · Published March 4, 2019

H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac recalls Losartan Potassium 100 mg Tablets # 30 Losartan potassium tablets USP, 100 mg are white to off white, film coated, tear

Pharma Pac recalls Losartan Potassium 100mg tablets due to traces of NMBA impurity found in the active ingredient. Affected products have specific NDC and lot numbers. Consumers should contact the company for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1083-2019DrugPharma Pac ›
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Recalling firmH J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac1400 W Grand Ave Ste F, N/A · Grover Beach, CA 93433-4221
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What happened, in plain English

Pharma Pac is recalling Losartan Potassium 100mg tablets because they contain traces of a harmful chemical impurity (NMBA) that could pose health risks. This recall affects specific batches of the medication that were manufactured between November 2019 and early 2020. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39133-pharma-pac-losartan-potassium-100mg-tablets-recall-nmba-impurity-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39133-pharma-pac-losartan-potassium-100mg-tablets-recall-nmba-impurity-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1083-2019

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“Pharma Pac Losartan Potassium 100mg Tablets Recall: NMBA Impurity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39133-pharma-pac-losartan-potassium-100mg-tablets-recall-nmba-impurity-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1083-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1083-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall is due to traces of N-Nitroso N-Methyl 4-amino butyric acid (NMBA) found in the active pharmaceutical ingredient. This impurity could potentially cause health issues, though the exact risk level is not clearly specified in the recall notice.

Who’s affected

People who have the specific batch of Losartan Potassium 100mg tablets with NDC 76519-1033-03 and lot number LTO00EW are affected. Those taking this medication for blood pressure should be cautious.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for tablets that are white to off-white, film-coated, and have "H" on one side and "145" on the other. The specific batch has NDC 76519-1033-03 and lot number LTO00EW.

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Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the NDC code 76519-1033-03 and lot number LTO00EW on the packaging.

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Questions people ask

Why is this medication being recalled?

The recall is due to traces of N-Nitroso N-Methyl 4-amino butyric acid (NMBA) impurity found in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

What should I do if I have this medication?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Pharma Pac directly for instructions.

Is this impurity dangerous?

The recall notice states that traces of NMBA were found, but does not clearly describe the health risks or severity.

Take action

Contact Pharma Pac

We’ve drafted a message you can send Pharma Pac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-1083-2019 — Pharma Pac Pharma Pac

Hello,

I own a Pharma Pac that is covered by recall D-1083-2019 from Pharma Pac.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-1083-2019 (March 4, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1083-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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