Guardian Drug Co. recalls Family Wellness antacid tablets with metallic particles. Consumers should stop using affected lots due to foreign substance risk.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
Guardian Drug Co. is recalling Family Wellness antacid tablets that contain small metallic particles. This foreign substance could cause injury if swallowed, so affected consumers should stop using the product immediately.
The antacid tablets contain small metallic particles that could be swallowed and cause injury. Since these are chewable tablets, the risk is higher for children and people with swallowing difficulties who might not notice the particles.
Anyone who owns or uses the Family Wellness antacid tablets with the specific lot number (1716089) or NDC code 55319-1:171-68. Children and those with swallowing difficulties are at higher risk due to the chewable form.
Check for the product name 'Family Wellness', 'Ultra Strength', or 'Antacid Tablets' with 72 chewable tablets. Look for the lot number 1716089 or NDC code 55319-171-68 on the packaging.
Immediately stop using the affected Family Wellness antacid tablets as they contain small metallic particles that could cause injury.
The lot number for the recalled tablets is 1716089.
Check the packaging for the product name 'Family Wellness', 'Ultra Strength', or 'Antacid Tablets' with 72 chewable tablets and the lot number 1716089 or NDC code 55319-171-68.
The recall record does not specify a return process, so contact Guardian Drug Co. for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Guardian Drug to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0568-2026 — Guardian Drug Guardian Drug Hello, I own a Guardian Drug that is covered by recall D-0568-2026 from Guardian Drug. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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