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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

GlaxoSmithKline Tums Recall

TUMS, Antacid/Calcium Supplement, ULTRA Strength 1000, Assorted Berries, 72 Chewable Ta…

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. · Zebulon, NC

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Aug 14, 2013
Recall ID
D-850-2013
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Summary

GlaxoSmithKline recalled Tums starting Jul 18, 2013. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-850-2013 on Aug 14, 2013. Reason: Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Product labeled TUMS Ultra Assorted Berries 1000mg Chewable tables, may contain EX TUMS Assorted Berries 750mg tablets. Status: Terminated.

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

Product description

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

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot 3C11 and 3C11A

Where it was sold

U.S. Nationwide

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-850-2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Jul 18, 2013
FDA report date
Aug 14, 2013
Quantity
300,480 bottles
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-850-2013, exactly as published.

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City
Zebulon
State
NC
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
65856
Address
1011 North Arendell Ave
Code information
Lot 3C11 and 3C11A
Postal code
27597-1217
Report date
Aug 14, 2013
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-850-2013
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Product quantity
300,480 bottles
Termination date
May 18, 2016
Reason for recall
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Product labeled TUMS Ultra Assorted Berries 1000mg Chewable tables, may contain EX TUMS Assorted Berries 750mg tablets
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
TUMS, Antacid/Calcium Supplement, ULTRA Strength 1000, Assorted Berries, 72 Chewable Tablets, GlaxoSmithKline, Moon Twp, PA 15108, NDC 0135-0181-02
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Jul 18, 2013
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Aug 7, 2013

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-850-2013, published Aug 14, 2013. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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