Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

TUMS Antacid Tablets Recalled Due to Presence of Glass Mineral Wool

Agency Publication Date: October 27, 2023

Summary

GlaxoSmithKline is recalling several varieties of TUMS Antacid (calcium carbonate) 1000 mg chewable tablets because they may contain glass mineral wool. The recall affects multiple flavors, including Peppermint, Assorted Fruit, and Assorted Berries, in packaging sizes ranging from 12-count rolls to 265-count bottles. These products were distributed nationwide through retail pharmacies and distributors. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are advised not to use the affected medication due to the potential safety risk of ingesting foreign material.

Risk

The ingestion of glass mineral wool can cause mechanical irritation or injury to the digestive system. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

This recall affects various flavors of TUMS Antacid (calcium carbonate) 1000 mg chewable tablets, including Peppermint flavor, Assorted Fruit flavor, and Assorted Berries flavor.
Check your product's packaging for specific lot numbers and National Drug Codes (NDC) to see if your bottle or roll is affected. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets (72-count bottle)

Variants: Peppermint, 72-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660745853

Lot Numbers:

HB2G (Exp. Date 8/31/2027)

NDC:

0135-0228-06

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets (12-count roll)

Variants: Peppermint, 12-count roll, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746805

Lot Numbers:

HA7G (Exp. Date 8/31/2027)

NDC:

0135-0228-01

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, Chewable Tablets (160-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Fruit, 160-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746102

Lot Numbers:

HV6B (Exp. Date 9/30/2027)

NDC:

0135-0118-14

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets (72-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 72-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746508

Lot Numbers:

HR5W (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

135-0181-02

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets (12-count roll)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 12-count roll, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746706

Lot Numbers:

HR6A (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

135-0181-03

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets (265-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 265-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307663072147

Lot Numbers:

J96X (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

J96W (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

135-0181-05

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, chewable tablets (72-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 72-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746508

Lot Numbers:

KH5L (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

0135-0118-83

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93255

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC

Sold By: retail pharmacies; nationwide distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: October 30, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects various flavors of TUMS Antacid (calcium carbonate) 1000 mg chewable tablets, including Peppermint flavor, Assorted Fruit flavor, and Assorted Berries flavor.

Check your product's packaging for specific lot numbers and National Drug Codes (NDC) to see if your bottle or roll is affected. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets (72-count bottle)

Variants: Peppermint, 72-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660745853

Lot Numbers:

HB2G (Exp. Date 8/31/2027)

NDC:

0135-0228-06

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets (12-count roll)

Variants: Peppermint, 12-count roll, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746805

Lot Numbers:

HA7G (Exp. Date 8/31/2027)

NDC:

0135-0228-01

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, Chewable Tablets (160-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Fruit, 160-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746102

Lot Numbers:

HV6B (Exp. Date 9/30/2027)

NDC:

0135-0118-14

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets (72-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 72-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746508

Lot Numbers:

HR5W (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

135-0181-02

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets (12-count roll)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 12-count roll, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746706

Lot Numbers:

HR6A (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

135-0181-03

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets (265-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 265-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307663072147

Lot Numbers:

J96X (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

J96W (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

135-0181-05

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.

Product: TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, chewable tablets (72-count bottle)

Variants: Assorted Berries, 72-count bottle, Chewable Tablets

UPC Codes:

307660746508

Lot Numbers:

KH5L (Exp. Date 09/30/2027)

NDC:

0135-0118-83

Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059.