Maalox Extra Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets,1000 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (UPC 0 58478 44829 9) and b) 65-count (UPC 0 58478 44842 8) tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238291.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: a) 10095535, Exp 07/13; 10101288, Exp 10/13; 10104665, Exp 01/14; 10111114, Exp 02/14; 10114314, Exp 04/14; 10120621, Exp 07/14; b) 10095536, Exp 07/13; 10101289, Exp 10/13; 10104666, Exp 01/14; 10111116, Exp 02/14; 10114315, Exp 04/14; 10120622, Exp 07/14
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Novartis Consumer Health
Reason for Recall:
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Maalox Extra Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets,1000 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (UPC 0 58478 44829 9) and b) 65-count (UPC 0 58478 44842 8) tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238291.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: a) 10095535, Exp 07/13; 10101288, Exp 10/13; 10104665, Exp 01/14; 10111114, Exp 02/14; 10114314, Exp 04/14; 10120621, Exp 07/14; b) 10095536, Exp 07/13; 10101289, Exp 10/13; 10104666, Exp 01/14; 10111116, Exp 02/14; 10114315, Exp 04/14; 10120622, Exp 07/14

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-906-2013

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