TUMS recalling products following report of metal fragments found in a tablet

GSK Consumer Healthcare ULC is recalling two lots of TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets because the tablets may contain metal fragments.

The recall was issued on Thursday, November 4, and including the bottles sold in 750 mg (lot 7B3G) and packs of three rolls containing eight tablets each (lot CS6M).

The product is an antacid for adult use, including pregnant women.

The company said it reported to Health Canada that it received a consumer complaint of a small metal wire fragment embedded in a tablet.

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: 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.

Health Canada is monitoring the company’s recall.

Consuming metal fragments poses a potential risk of choking or injury, such as cuts or tears in the mouth and digestive system, the company detailed in its announcement.

Anyone with these products is being told to stop using the recalled product, and to talk to their healthcare provider if they have taken a recalled product and have health concerns.