Extra Strength Antacid Calcium Carbonate 750 mg Recall Issued
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Guardian Drug Co. Inc. is recalling Extra Strength Antacid Calcium Carbonate 750 mg chewable tablets due to the presence of small metallic particles.
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What Happened
Guardian Drug Co. Inc. initiated a voluntary recall due to the presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
Which Products Are Affected
Extra strength Antacid Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, chewable tablets, 96-count bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY CASEY'S MARKETING COMPANY, ANKENY, IA 50521, UPC: 0 98437 24361 9. Lot #: 1276118, Exp 1/31/2029. Distributed nationwide in the U.S.A.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not use the affected product. Contact the recalling firm or consult the FDA for further guidance on the recall.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall involves a drug product distributed nationwide that may contain foreign metallic particles.
Source
FDA recall number D-0562-2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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