Metal, Wood 'Ingredients' Prompt Rolaids Recall

Johnson & Johnson also recalled antacids last month
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Dec 10, 2010 8:18 AM CST
Metal, Wood 'Ingredients' Prompt Rolaids Recall
Johnson & Johnson consumer products, Band-Aids, Listerine, Tylenol, Johnson's Baby Powder, Neutrogena Acne Wash, Rolaids and Visine, are shown in Newark, NJ, Tuesday, April, 14, 2009.   (AP Photo/Mike Derer)

Johnson & Johnson yesterday recalled several types of Rolaids antacids in the US because of reports of metal and wood particles in the products. The voluntary recall comes less than a month after the company issued a voluntary recall of Rolaids Extra Strength softchews. This time around, recalled products include those softchews, plus Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews and Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews. The company says the materials were potentially introduced into the products during the manufacturing process at an outside manufacturer. (More Johnson & Johnson stories.)

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