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Allergy Medication “Citrizine” Recall

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Allergy Medication “Citrizine” Recall The post Allergy Medication “Citrizine” Recall first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .

Why this matters in The Minneapolis

Minneapolis residents who rely on generic Zyrtec for allergy relief may need to check their medicine cabinets after the FDA recall. The presence of Zantac, a medication recently linked to cancer concerns, in these generic versions raises concerns about the safety of the local pharmaceutical supply. As a major metropolitan area, Minneapolis has a significant number of pharmacies and healthcare providers that may have distributed the contaminated medication. Local health officials and pharmacists will likely be fielding questions from concerned patients and advising them on next steps, such as returning or disposing of the recalled medication. The recall also underscores the need for vigilance among local healthcare providers and consumers to ensure that medications are safe and effective. Minneapolis consumers can expect to see notices posted in pharmacies and healthcare facilities regarding the recall and how to proceed.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Allergy Medication “Citrizine” Recall

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