Urgent recall of antidepressant taken by millions after it's found to contain cancer chemical used in rocket fuel

Thousands of bottles of a common antidepressant have been pulled from shelves after they were found to contain a cancer-causing chemical. However, it's part of a group of chemicals called nitrosamines, which are used in pesticides and rocket fuel. The FDA announced that 7,107 bottles of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules - sold under the brand name Cymbalta - have been recalled due to containing a potentially cancer-causing chemical Your browser does not support iframes. The FDA gave the recall a 'Class II' designation, which means that the products could lead to 'temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences' but not serious health issues or death. 'FDA found the source of nitrosamines can be related to the drug's manufacturing process or its chemical structure or even the conditions in which they are stored or packaged 'As foods and drugs are processed in the body, nitrosamines can also be formed.