IssueGSK Consumer Healthcare ULC is recalling two lots of TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets, sold in 750 mg bottles (lot 7B3G) and packages of 3 rolls containing 8 tablets each (lot CS6M), because the tablets may contain metal fragments. The product is an antacid indicated for adult use, including pregnant individuals.
The company reported to Health Canada that it received a consumer complaint of a small metal wire fragment embedded in a tablet. Consuming a metal fragment poses a potential risk of choking or injury (such as cuts or tears in the mouth and digestive system).
The products were sold by Canadian stores and online retailers between October 2020 and January 2021. The 750 mg bottles of 100 tablets were sold individually and at Costco as part of a club pack of four bottles with two different flavours. The exterior club pack packaging is labelled with different lot numbers (see below).
Health Canada is monitoring the company's recall. If additional safety information is identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as needed.
Affected products
Product | NPN | Lot | Expiry |
TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets (packages of 3 rolls containing 8 tablets each) | 01967932 | CS6M | September 2025 |
TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets (750 mg bottle of 100 tablets) | 01967932 | 7B3G (sold individually and as part ofCostco clubpacks – seenote below) | August 2025 |
Note:Bottles sold at Costco are part of a four-bottle package. The club pack outer label has different lot numbers: 20K311 (expires July 2025) and 20L338 (expires August 2025). Only the individual bottles of the Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets, labelled as lot 7B3G, within these club packs, are affected.
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TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets (750 mg bottle of 100 tablets), lot 7B3G
TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets (packages of 3 rolls containing 8 tablets each), lot CS6M
Costco club packs of four bottles with two different flavours labelled as lot 20K311 or lot 20L338. Only individual bottles of TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets labelled as lot 7B3G are affected.
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SOURCE Health Canada
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