10607 - Rolaids Softchews

  

Product Description:

The recall involves Rolaids® Softchews distributed in the United States.  All product codes are being pulled.

 

Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson (Division of McNeil Consumer Healthcare)    
 
Date Recall Posted: December 9, 2010
 
UPCs:                                      
00000003-00450-64918-8
ROLAIDS ES SOFTCHEW CHERRY 18 CT
00000003-00450-65712-1
ROLAIDS MLT SYM+GAS SOFTCHW TRP FRT 12CT
00000003-00450-65724-4
ROLAIDS MLT SYM+GAS SOFTCHW TRP FRT 24CT
00000003-12547-06575-7
ROLAIDS SOFT CHEW TROPICAL PUNCH
00000003-12547-06577-1
ROLAIDS SOFT CHEWS EX STR GAS RELIEF
00000003-12547-65525-5
ROLAIDS SOFT CHEWS WILD CHERRY
00000003-12547-65531-6
ROLAIDS SOFT CHEWS WILD CHERRY
 
Summary Of Recall: Johnson & Johnson today is voluntarily recalling more than 13 million packages of various Rolaids medicines following complaints of foreign materials, including metal and wood shavings.  Johnson & Johnson said its investigation has determined that the materials were potentially introduced into the product during the manufacturing process.
 
What You Should Do: Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using immediately and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare or go to your local Meijer store for a full refund.
 
Consumer Contact Information: Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for further direction at 888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) or go to their website at www.rolaids.com/.

Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their Physician.