13 million packages of Rolaids soft chews, over-the-counter antacid medications were recalled by Johnson & Johnson because consumers reported there were wood and metal particles within the products. McNeil Consumer Healthcare, part of Johnson & Johnson, assures that the chances of any serious health consequences for those who have bought these products is extremely “remote”.
2010 has been a bad year for Johnson & Johnson, reportedly the largest health products company worldwide. Over 40 medications have been recalled so far this year because of problems with product contamination.
The company says all its Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, and Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews that have been distributed in the USA are being recalled. According to McNeil Consumer Healthcare, initial investigations indicate that the contamination occurred during the manufacturing process in a non-Johnson & Johnson manufacturing plant.
People who have purchased the recalled products should not use them, the company adds.
Production of the recalled products has been suspended while an investigation is underway. The company says production will only resume when measures to make sure product contamination does not occur again have been implemented.
People who have purchased the recalled products may call 1-888-222-6036 or go to www.rolaids.com for instructions on receiving refunds.
If you have any medical concerns you should see your doctor, the company added in a communiqué.
Full product recall list:
- ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry
ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry, 6 count
Lot Number – 9015A, 9016A, 9019A, 9140A, 9138A,9210A, 9211A,9315A, 9316A
UPC – 312547655200ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry, 18 count (3 packs of 6 count)
Lot Number – 9075A, 9076A, 9103A, 9098A, 9104A, 9239A, 9240A, 9348A
UPC – 312547655255ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry, 42 count (7 packs of 6 count)
Lot number – 9065A, 9068A, 9069A, 9131A, 9132A, 9208A, 9209A, 9286A, 9287A
UPC – 312547655316 - ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry
ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry, 6 count
Lot number – 0109A, 0114A, 0115A, 0134A, 0135A, 0165A, 0238B, 0239A, 0239C, 0262A, 0264A
UPC – 312547655200ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry, 18 count bag
Lot number – 9349AG2, 9350AG1, 0015AG2, 0015AG3, 0050AG1, 0051AG1, 0053BG2, 0106BG2, 0107AG1, 0108AG1, 0108BG3, 0108CG1, 0129BG1, 0133AG1, 0133AG2, 0165BG2, 0191BG1, 0191CG1, 0191DG1, 0213AG2, 0238AG1, 0238AG2, 0246AG1
UPC – 300450649188ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry, 36 count bag
Lot number – 9350AG2, 0012AG1, 0013AG1, 0014AG1, 0015AG1, 0015AG4, 0050AG2, 0053AG2, 0053BG1, 0053BG2, 0094AG1, 0106AG1, 0106BG1, 0108AG2, 0108BG2, 0191AG1, 0139BG2, 0165BG1, 0191BG1, 0207AG1, 0207AG2, 0213AG1, 0227AG1, 0246AG2, 0247AG1, 0265AG1, 0266AG1
UPC – 300450649362 - ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit
ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 6 count
Lot number – 9005A, 9006A
UPC – 312547065733ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 12 count (2 packs of 6 count)
Lot number – 9022A, 9027A, 9118A, 9119A, 9195A, 9196A
UPC – 312547065757ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 36 count (6 packs of 6 count)
Lot number – 9166A, 9167A
UPC – 312547065771 - ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit
ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 6 count
Lot number – 0017B, 0095A, 0096B, 0259A, 0260A
UPC – 300450657060ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 12 count bag
Lot number – 9351BG1, 9352AG1, 0016AG1, 0059AG2, 0059BG1, 0059BG2, 0060AG2, 0167AG2, 0167AG3, 0203AG1, 0204AG1
UPC – 300450657121ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 24 count bag
Lot number – 9352AG2, 9352BG2, 0016AG2, 0017AG1, 0057BG1, 0058AG1, 0059AG1, 0059BG3, 0060AG1, 0129AG1, 0132AG1, 0167AG1, 0167BG1, 0204AG2, 0205AG1, 0230AG1, 0231AG1
UPC – 300450657244
Source: http://www.rolaids.com
Written by Christian Nordqvist