The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-850-2013·Announced 2013-08-14

TUMS Ultra Assorted Berries Chewable Tablets Recalled for Foreign Tablets

GlaxoSmithKline is recalling TUMS Ultra Assorted Berries 1000mg chewable tablets because they may contain foreign TUMS 750mg tablets.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves the presence of foreign tablets of the same brand and active ingredient, representing a minor labeling or packaging issue rather than a significant safety risk.

Plain-English summary

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. is recalling TUMS (Calcium Carbonate) Ultra Strength 1000 Assorted Berries 72 Chewable Tablets. The recall is due to the presence of foreign tablets, specifically TUMS Assorted Berries 750mg tablets, which may be found in the product.

The affected product is identified by NDC 0135-0181-02 and includes Lot 3C11 and 3C11A. A total of 300,480 bottles were distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers should check their TUMS Ultra Assorted Berries 1000mg chewable tablets for the affected lot numbers. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact GlaxoSmithKline for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
TUMS (CALCIUM CARBONATE)
Brand
TUMS
Affected units
300,480

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 (1)

  • Lot 3C11 and 3C11A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.