The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0073-2024·Announced 2023-11-08

TUMS antacid tablets recalled due to glass mineral wool contamination

GlaxoSmithKline is recalling TUMS Antacid tablets (Lot HB2G) due to glass mineral wool contamination. Affected product was distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II FDA recall for glass mineral wool contamination. The hazard presents a risk of physical harm if contaminated tablets are ingested, but no illnesses or injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC is recalling TUMS Antacid tablets (Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, 72-count bottles) due to the presence of glass mineral wool, a foreign material.

The affected product is Lot HB2G with expiration date August 31, 2027, identified by NDC 0135-0228-06 and UPC 307660745853. The product was distributed nationwide within the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product from the affected lot should discontinue use due to the contamination risk.

The recalled product

Product
TUMS (CALCIUM CARBONATE)
Brand
TUMS
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Hazard
  • glass-contamination
  • foreign-substance

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot#: HB2G
  • Exp. Date 8/31/2027

UPCs (1)

  • 307660745853

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.