NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Johnson & Johnson is recalling about 13 million packages of Rolaids Softchews the company says may contain metal and wood particles.
In a statement, the company said the "foreign materials" were "potentially introduced into the product during the manufacturing process by a third party manufacturer" and that "the risk of serious adverse health consequences is remote," WebMD.com reported Thursday.
The action is the latest in a series of recalls affecting J&J's McNeil division this year. The company recalled various lots of Mylanta, Tylenol, Children's Benadryl, Junior Strength Motrin and Pepcid products.
The latest recall covers Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength Plus Gas Softchews, and Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews.
The company is telling consumers to stop using the products and to contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for a refund at 1-800-222-6036.
