The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0569-2026·Announced 2026-06-10

Family Wellness ultra strength antacid tablets contain metallic particles

A further lot of Family Wellness Ultra Strength Antacid Tablets, calcium carbonate 1000 mg, is being recalled because of small metallic particles in the chewable tablets.

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: Metallic particles in a chewable tablet are a physical hazard capable of causing injury, a risk of harm with no injuries reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

FAMILY WELLNESS Ultra Strength Antacid Tablets, calcium carbonate 1000 mg, 72 chewable tablets, distributed by Midwood Brands, LLC of Chesapeake, Virginia, UPC 0 32251-92282-4, are being recalled.

The stated reason is the presence of a foreign substance: small metallic particles in the chewable tablets. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

The affected lot is 1716259, expiring March 2029. Distribution was USA nationwide.

Consumers who have the affected lot should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase. Anyone injured after taking the tablets should seek medical advice.

The recalled product

Product
FAMILY WELLNESS, ULTRA STRENGT, ANTACID TABLETS, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC, 500 VOLVO PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 USA., UP: 0 32251-92282-4.
Manufacturer
Guardian Drug Co. Inc.
Category
Drug — Antacid tablet
Hazard
  • foreign-object
  • metallic-particles
  • physical-hazard
  • class-ii
  • otc-drug

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 #: 1716259
  • expires: MAR 2029.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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