Health chiefs recall batches of blood pressure pills because they contain cancer-causing chemical

Health chiefs recall batches of blood pressure pills because they contain cancer-causing chemical Dozens of batches of a blood pressure pills have been recalled due to being contaminated with 'unacceptable' levels of a potentially cancer causing chemical.

Pharmacies and health professionals were ordered to immediately stop supplying 44 batches of the drug irbesartan and quarantine all remaining stock after they were found to contain a substance called ABZT. The Daily Mail

See also: 

• Precautionary recall of specific batches of blood pressure drug irbesartan Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency