Multi-event December 2022 FDA Recall Tums by Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings Llc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings Llc on December 2, 2022 for the product Tums. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of foreign substance. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently completed.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0077-2024
Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.
12-02-2022
11-08-2023
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets, packaged in 12-count roll, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 135-0181-03, UPC 3-0766-0746-70-6
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : HR6A, Exp. Date 09/30/2027
Recall Number: D-0076-2024
Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.
12-02-2022
11-08-2023
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets, packaged in 72-count bottles, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 135-0181-02, UPC 3-0766-0746-50-8
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : HR5W, Exp. Date 09/30/2027
Recall Number: D-0078-2024
Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.
12-02-2022
11-08-2023
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets, packaged in 265-count bottle, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 135-0181-05, UPC 3-0766-3072-14-7
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : J96X,J96W, Exp. Date 09/30/2027
Recall Number: D-0079-2024
Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.
12-02-2022
11-08-2023
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, chewable tablets, 72-count bottle, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0118-83, UPC 3-0766-0746-50-8
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : KH5L, Exp. Date 09/30/2027
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0073-2024
Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.
12-02-2022
11-08-2023
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets, 72-count bottle, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0228-06, UPC 3-0766-0745-85-3
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : HB2G, Exp. Date 8/31/2027
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0074-2024
Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.
12-02-2022
11-08-2023
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets, packaged in 12-count roll, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0228-01, UPC 3-0766-0746-80-5
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : HA7G, Exp. Date 8/31/2027
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0075-2024
Presence of Foreign Substance: The foreign material is primarily comprised of glass mineral wool.
12-02-2022
11-08-2023
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, Chewable Tablets, packaged in 160-count bottles, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0118-14, UPC 3-0766-0746-10-2
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : HV6B, Exp. Date 9/30/2027
