CFIA - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

10/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2026 14:32

Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Chewable Tablet: may contain foreign matter (metal fragments)

Health product recall

Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Chewable Tablet: may contain foreign matter (metal fragments)

Last updated
2026-10-30

Summary

Product
Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Assorted Fruits
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product or for any health concerns.

Distribution
National

Affected products

Brand

Product Name

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot Number

Equate

Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Assorted Fruits

NPN 80125051

Tablet, chewable

1000 mg

1716089

Issue

Affected lot may contain the presence of foreign matter (stainless steel shavings).

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date: 2026-10-30
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Natural health products
Companies

Guardian Drug Company Inc.

2 Charles Court,

Dayton, New Jersey

08810 USA

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Distribution
National
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-82891

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Date modified: 2026-10-30
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