CAREone Extra Strength Calcium Antacid Recall
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Guardian Drug Co. Inc. is recalling specific lots of CAREone Extra Strength Calcium Antacid due to the presence of small metallic particles.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
The recall was initiated due to the presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
Which Products Are Affected
CAREone, EXTRA STRENGTH CALCIUM ANTACID, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 chewable Tablets, Distributed by: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC, LANDOVER, MD 20785, NDC 72476-127-80. Affected lots: 1276118, 1276119, expires: JAN 2029. Distributed nationwide in the U.S.A.
What You Should Do
Consumers should verify lot numbers on purchased products against the affected lots listed in the recall.
Why This Matters
This is an ongoing Class II recall affecting human OTC drugs distributed across the United States.
Source
FDA recall number D-0565-2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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