How to Use nitrosamine in a Sentence
nitrosamine
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But Light says the detection method used in that paper was designed for food products and does not directly measure nitrosamines.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2019
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And the condoms are free from nitrosamines, possible carcinogens found in many popular brands.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2017
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Nitrites, in certain conditions such as high temps and acidic environments, can then react with amino acids to form nitrosamines.
—The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2019
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The number of generic-drug versions that contain the class of chemicals, called nitrosamines, has been increasing since the issue first surfaced last summer.
—Thomas M. Burton, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2019
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Pfizer has found Accuretic to have a level of nitrosamine above the acceptable daily intake.
—Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022
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However, nitrosamine impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels and over long periods of time.
—Gabrielle Chung, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2021
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Last September, Pfizer recalled all lots Chantix smoking cessation drug for high levels of nitrosamine.
—Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2022
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Preliminary testing found both brand name and generic versions of the heartburn and acid reflux drugs contained small amounts of a nitrosamine impurity called NDMA, or nitrosodimethylamine.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2019
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Pfizer has voluntarily recalled all batches of Chantix 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets due to the presence of nitrosamine at or above the Food and Drug Administration’s acceptable intake limits.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 20 Sep. 2021
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Pfizer is voluntarily recalling all lots of its popular anti-smoking drug Chantix for high levels of nitrosamine, which can increase the risk of cancer.
—Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2021
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When cooked at high temperatures, nitrite and nitrate preservatives may react with compounds naturally found in meat to trigger the formation of toxins called nitrosamines.
—Jamie Ducharme, Time, 1 June 2018
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For instance, vaping releases potential carcinogens like nitrosamines, which may have long-term implications for kids' health.
—Sandra Gordon, Parents, 28 June 2023
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Patients taking prescription medications with potential nitrosamine impurities should not stop taking their medications.
—Yoni Heisler, BGR, 24 Sep. 2021
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