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.
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.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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