Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews Recalled due to Foreign Materials

The US FDA informs consumers that Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews are recalled because there have been reports of foreign materials in the product.

Background of Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews

Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., are distributed in the United States.

FDA Alert on Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews

FDA’s reason for the recall is that consumers reported foreign materials in the product, including metal and wood particles. According to the company’s investigation, these materials were probably introduced in the product during manufacturing process at a third party manufacturer.

Recommendation on Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews

“Consumers who purchased product included in this recall should contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare, either at http://www.rolaids.com disclaimer icon or by calling 1-888-222-6036 for instructions about receiving a refund. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider.”

Contacting the FDA to report cases with Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews

In case of detection of adverse events or side effects related to the use of Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, healthcare professionals and patients should report it to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting program through any of the following ways:

The report can be completed and submitted online at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm

The form can be downloaded or requested by calling 1-800-332-1088, then completed and returned on the address indicated on the form

The completed form can be faxed to: 1-800-FDA-0178

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