Recall -- Firm Notice
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Company Contact:Consumer Care Center
1-888-222-6036
November 15, 2010 - In consultation with the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration(FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of one product lot of ROLAIDS? Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry Flavor, 36 count package distributed in the United States.
This is a wholesale and retail level recall. No action is required by consumers or healthcare providers and consumers can continue to use the product. The recall was initiated as a precaution following consumer complaints of an uncharacteristic consistency or texture, traced to crystallized sugar in the product.
The affected product was manufactured by a third party for McNeil Consumer Healthcare, and the LOT number is 0053AG2, which can be found on the back of the ROLAIDS? Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry Flavor, 36 count package.
Consumers with questions should call our Consumer Care Center at 1-888-222-6036 (available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET and Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time.)
