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  • loaded language: 'cancer-causing'
  • loaded language: 'alarm patients'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • editorializing: While the word cancer-causing may alarm patients
  • vague attribution: health officials stress

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Duloxetine Capsules Recalled Due to Elevated Cancer-Causing Chemical Levels

Towa Pharmaceutical and Breckenridge Pharmaceutical have recalled approximately 370,000 bottles of duloxetine capsules due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical, N-nitroso-duloxetine. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II, indicating possible temporary health consequences. Patients are advised to consult healthcare providers regarding the recall and potential treatment options.

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Towa Pharmaceutical Breckenridge Pharmaceutical

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Towa Pharmaceutical and Breckenridge Pharmaceutical have recalled approximately 370,000 bottles of duloxetine capsules due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical, N-nitroso-duloxetine. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II, indicating possible temporary health consequences. Patients are advised to consult healthcare providers regarding the recall and potential treatment options.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 42/100
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Inflammatory language 4/100
Sentiment -10/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'cancer-causing'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'alarm patients'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ editorializing: While the word cancer-causing may alarm patients
  • ✕ vague attribution: health officials stress

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Antidepressant Used by Millions Recalled Over Possible Cancer-Causing Contamination

Neutral Headline

Duloxetine Capsules Recalled Due to Elevated Cancer-Causing Chemical Levels