FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-850-2013

Product

TUMS, Antacid/Calcium Supplement, ULTRA Strength 1000, Assorted Berries, 72 Chewable Tablets, GlaxoSmithKline, Moon Twp, PA 15108, NDC 0135-0181-02

Brand name
Tums
Generic name
Calcium Carbonate
Active ingredient
Calcium Carbonate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0135-0118, 0135-0180, 0135-0181, 0135-0228, 0135-0540
FDA application
M001
Affected lot / code info
Lot 3C11 and 3C11A

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Product labeled TUMS Ultra Assorted Berries 1000mg Chewable tables, may contain EX TUMS Assorted Berries 750mg tablets

Recalling firm

Firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Manufacturer
Haleon US Holdings LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1011 North Arendell Ave, N/A, Zebulon, North Carolina 27597-1217

Distribution

Quantity
300,480 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-07-18
FDA classified
2013-08-07
Posted by FDA
2013-08-14
Terminated
2016-05-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-850-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.