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Medium RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

L. Perrigo Company: Antacid Chewable Tablets Recalled Due to Metal Particles

Agency Publication Date: November 20, 2018
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Summary

L. Perrigo Company is recalling 70,170 bottles of Antacid Tablets (calcium carbonate, 750mg) sold under the Healthy Accents, HealthMart Pharmacy, and DG Health brands. These over-the-counter chewable tablets were found to contain foreign metal particles, which were discovered during manufacturing. Consumers who have these products should stop using them and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance.

Risk

The presence of metal particles in an oral medication poses a risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive system if the tablets are swallowed or chewed. No specific injuries have been reported in this notice, but the ingestion of foreign objects can cause internal irritation or damage.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the bottle for the following brand names: Healthy Accents (NDC 55316-014-72), HealthMart Pharmacy (NDC 62011-0295-1), or DG health (NDC 55910-717-72).
  2. Check the bottle label for the following lot numbers: PA17-412, PA17-077, PA17-196, PA17-127, or PA17-150.
  3. Verify the expiration date on the bottle matches '11/18'.
  4. If your product matches the brand, lot numbers, and expiration date listed above, stop using the medication immediately.
  5. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding your health or alternative treatments.
  6. Return any unused portions of the affected product to the pharmacy or retail store where it was purchased for a refund, and contact L. Perrigo Company for further instructions.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Healthy Accents Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate chewable tablets, 750mg (60-count bottle)
Model:
NDC: 55316-014-72
Lot Numbers:
PA17-412
PA17-077
PA17-196
PA17-127
PA17-150
Date Ranges: Exp 11/18
Product: HealthMart Pharmacy Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate chewable tablets, 750mg (60-count bottle)
Model:
NDC: 62011-0295-1
Lot Numbers:
PA17-412
PA17-077
PA17-196
PA17-127
PA17-150
Date Ranges: Exp 11/18
Product: DG health Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate chewable tablets, 750mg (60-count bottle)
Model:
NDC: 55910-717-72
Lot Numbers:
PA17-412
PA17-077
PA17-196
PA17-127
PA17-150
Date Ranges: Exp 11/18

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 81473
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: L. Perrigo Company
Sold By: DZA Brands, LLC; McKessen; Dolgencorp, LLC; HealthMart Pharmacy; Dollar General
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 70,170 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide

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