Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
TopCare health
Reason Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
Maalox Regular Strength Antacid
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
What was recalled
Maalox Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 50-count (UPC 0 58478 44825 1), b) 100-count (UPC 0 58478 44826 8) and c) 145-count (UPC 0 58478 44836 7) tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238290.
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Origin
- NE, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-903-2013
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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