Why it was recalled
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
Product description
TopCare health, ULTRA STRENGTH, Antacid Tablets, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC.,ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, NDC 76162-129-68.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: 1716089, expires: JAN- 2029.
Where it was sold
U.S.A. 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-0579-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- May 28, 2026
- FDA report date
- Jun 10, 2026
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Guardian Drug Co. Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0579-2026, exactly as published.
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- City
- Dayton
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 99098
- Address
- 2 Charles Ct
- Code information
- Lot #: 1716089, expires: JAN- 2029.
- Postal code
- 08810-1508
- Report date
- Jun 10, 2026
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0579-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Guardian Drug Co. Inc.
- Reason for recall
- Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- TopCare health, ULTRA STRENGTH, Antacid Tablets, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC.,ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, NDC 76162-129-68.
- Distribution pattern
- U.S.A. Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- May 28, 2026
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jun 3, 2026