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TUMS Antacid recalled over foreign material

Recall date
December 2, 2022
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Official notice title
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC recalls TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets, packaged in 12-count roll, Dist. by:…
Recall number
D-0074-2024
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Sold / distributed
Nationwide within the United States

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets, packaged in 12-count roll, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0228-01, UPC 3-0766-0746-80-5

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