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Information Update
2010-08
January 16, 2010
For immediate release

OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians that Rolaids antacid tablets packaged in bottles of 150 and 100 counts are being voluntarily recalled in Canada by the distributor, McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada), Division of Johnson & Johnson Inc. The recall comes in light of reports in the U.S. of an unusual mouldy, musty, or mildew-like odour that was, in some cases, associated with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

The distributor has confirmed that the recall does not extend beyond the Rolaids antacid tablets packaged in bottles of 150 and 100 counts.

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ROLAIDS® Regular Strength Spearmint 150s
ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Freshmint 100s
ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Mixed Fruit 100s
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Rolaids antacids are widely used to relieve acid indigestion and heartburn. Based on an ongoing investigation by the U.S. manufacturer, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the unusual smell has been linked to the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole. The source of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole is believed to be the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials used in the affected product.

The health effects of this chemical have not been well studied. According to the U.S. manufacturer, all of the reactions (e.g. nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, etc.) reported in the U.S. to date have been temporary and non-serious.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above-listed products and who have concerns about their health should speak to a health care professional. The distributor advises consumers who have purchased bottles of Rolaids antacid tablets to stop using the product and to contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada) at 1-800-661-4659, Monday-Friday 8a.m. to 8p.m. EST for instructions on how to return or replace the product. Consumers can also visit www.jnjcanada.com.