Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says

CVS Pharmacy announced the recall of two lots of Tums Ultra tablets due to the possibility of metal fragment contamination.
Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says
AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 07: The exterior of a CVS pharmacy store is seen on August 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. CVS Health's medicare business continued to struggle financially in the second quarter, prompting further implementation of a $2 billion cost-cutting plan and the removal of a top executive. Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Two lots of the over-the-counter antacid drug Tums are being recalled due to the possibility of contamination with metal fragments, according to a notice published by CVS Pharmacy last week.

CVS Pharmacy said that multiple lots of Tums Ultra Assorted Fruit Chewable Tablet bottles are being recalled on a voluntary basis “due to potential contamination with small metal pieces.”

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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