Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, DIN 02243496, UPC 0 58478 44872 5.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 10097345, Exp 08/13; 10104668, Exp 01/14; 10114317, Exp 03/14; 10120624, 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 with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, DIN 02243496, UPC 0 58478 44872 5.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 10097345, Exp 08/13; 10104668, Exp 01/14; 10114317, Exp 03/14; 10120624, Exp 07/14

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-902-2013

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