Bismuth-Based Antacids Recalled Due to Improper Storage Conditions
Multiple bismuth-based antacid products distributed by Family Dollar Stores are being recalled due to storage temperature deviations that violate manufacturing standards. No illnesses have been reported.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviations involving improper storage temperatures. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a precautionary quality-control recall.
Plain-English summary
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled multiple over-the-counter bismuth-based digestive aid products distributed by Family Dollar Stores, LLC. The affected products include Guardian Bismuth Chewable Cherry Tablets (SKU 902321), RIC Bismuth Maximum Strength liquid (SKU 914325), Pepto-Bismol Original liquid (SKU 914324), RIC Bismuth Regular Strength Cherry liquid (SKU 914781), Pepto-Bismol Cherry liquid (SKU 916063), and Pepto-Bismol Original Travel size liquid (SKU 999812).
The recall was initiated because these products were held outside of appropriate storage temperature conditions, which violates Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards required by the FDA for pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide through Family Dollar Stores between April 30, 2022 and June 10, 2022. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with these products.
The recalled product
- Product
- GUARDIAN BISMUTH CHWBLE CHRY TABS 30 CTSKU 902321 RIC BISMUTH MAXIMUM STRENGTH 8 FL OZ SKU 914325 PEPTO BISMOL ORIGINAL 8 FL OZ SKU 914324 RIC BISMUTH REG STRENGTH CHERRY 8 FL OZ SKU 914781 PEPTO BISMOL CHERRY 8 FL OZ SKU 916063 PEPTO B LIQUID ORIGINAL TRAVEL 3.4 FL O
- Manufacturer
- Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
- Category
- Drug — Antacid / Digestive Aid
- Hazard
- improper-storage
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 (6)
- SKUs: 902321
- 914325
- 914324
- 914781
- 916063
- 999812
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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