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Allergy medication recall: Cetirizine tablets pulled over contamination risk
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Chris Williams , FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
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Why this matters in The Piney Point
For residents of Piney Point Village , the recall of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg by Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is a concern that hits close to home. Given the prevalence of allergies in the Houston area, many locals may be taking this medication to manage their symptoms. The risk of cross-contamination with ranitidine, a medication that has been linked to health issues, is a serious one. Residents who take this medication should check the lot numbers of their tablets and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider if they have any questions or concerns. Local pharmacies in Piney Point Village will likely be fielding calls and handling returns of the recalled medication, and residents can expect guidance from these businesses on how to proceed.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News and curated for The Piney Point readers.
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