Gold Star Distribution recalls TUMS products due to insanitary conditions and rodent exposure in their distribution center. Affected lots include assorted 12-count and extra strength varieties distributed from May 2024.
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Gold Star Distribution is recalling TUMS products because their distribution center had rodent exposure. This could lead to contamination of the products, though the risk is not described as causing serious injury.
The distribution center had insanitary conditions with rodent exposure, which could contaminate the TUMS products. This contamination might pose a risk of introducing harmful substances into the product.
TUMS product owners who purchased the recalled lots from Gold Star Distribution between March and May 2024. People taking TUMS for heartburn or acid reflux may be at risk if the product was contaminated.
Check for the product names: Assorted, Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Berries, or Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Fruit, 12-count. The recall covers lots distributed by Gold Star Distribution from March to May 2024.
Look for the product name and lot number on the TUMS packaging to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is due to rodent exposure in the distribution center, which could contaminate the product. However, the risk is not described as causing serious injury.
Check the product name and lot number on the packaging. The affected products include Assorted, Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Berries, or Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Fruit, 12-count lots distributed by Gold Star Distribution from March to May 2024.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you can safely continue using the product if you don't have symptoms of contamination.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gold Star Distribution to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0279-2026 — Gold Star Distribution Gold Star Distribution Hello, I own a Gold Star Distribution that is covered by recall D-0279-2026 from Gold Star Distribution. 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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