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Rolaids Multi Symptom Berry 100's (January 15, 2010)

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Starting date:
January 15, 2010
Posting date:
February 15, 2010
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-2010A43

Reason

Uncharacteristic odour linked to certain wood pallets used in transportation and storage of packaging materials used in the affected product. The odour is linked to the 2,4,6 tribromoanisol.

Depth of distribution

Wholesale, Distributors, Retailers

Affected products

Rolaids Multi Symptom Berry 100's

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02247314

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

  • Calcium carbonate 675 mg/tab, Magnesium hydroxide 135 mg/tab, Simethicone 60 mg

Lot or serial number

ABA 535, AHA 075

Companies

Recalling Firm
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of Johnson & Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham Ontario
Canada L3R 5L2
Marketing Authorization Holder
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Division of Johnson & Johnson Inc., 88 McNabb St.
Markham Ontario
Canada L3R 5L2