Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- December 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION
- Product type
- Calcium carbonate tablets (antacid)
- Model numbers
- 1194A, 1194C
- Sizes
- 12-count
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
December 26, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
January 21, 2026
RecallRadar source check
March 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
TUMS is an over-the-counter calcium carbonate antacid used to relieve heartburn and indigestion. The product is sold in 12-count carton formats and appears in assorted berry and fruit flavors.
Why This Is Dangerous
The recall cites insanitary conditions and rodent exposure at the distribution center as the defect. Contamination risk could affect the safety and quality of the product.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may need to discard affected product and seek refunds. There is potential health risk if contaminated products are consumed.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check for SKUs 1194A and 1194C on packaging.
- Verify expiry dates 05/27 for 1194A and 03/27 for 1194C.
- Confirm distributor label: Gold Star Distribution.
Where to find product info
Product labels and cartons display SKUs, expiry dates, and distributor information. Recall notices from the FDA provide details.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-8 weeks once processed.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with the distributor.
- File a complaint with the Consumer Product Safety Commission if the company is unresponsive.
- Consider seeking legal counsel for unresolved cases involving potential consumer harm.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy from reputable retailers and verify CGMP compliance.
- Check recall notices before consuming over-the-counter medications.
- Keep packaging for recall verification and future reference.
Documentation advice
Keep the product packaging, recall notification, and any correspondence with the distributor. Take photos of the packaging and UPC/lot identifiers.
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Product Details
Three SKUs affected: 1194A (Extra Strength Assorted Berries, 12-count) with expiry 05/27; 1194C (Extra Strength Assorted Fruit, 12-count) with expiry 03/27; and Assorted 12-count product. Distribution is US nationwide. Price information unavailable.
Key Facts
- SKU 1194A Expiry 05/27
- SKU 1194C Expiry 03/27
- Product: TUMS Assorted 12-count
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