US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Completed Initiated Dec 2, 2022 (4 years ago)

TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets, 72-count bottle, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0228-06, UPC 3-0766-0745-85-3

Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Origin
MO, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0073-2024

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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