Key Takeaways
- One lot of Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Assorted Fruits tablets may contain stainless steel shavings.
- Check for lot number 1716089 and NPN 80125051 before using the product.
- Health Canada says consumers should follow recall guidance and seek healthcare advice if concerned.
Your Heartburn Tablet Shouldn't Come With Metal Shavings
You open the medicine cabinet, grab an antacid and chew it to settle your heartburn.
Simple enough. But what if that tablet may contain stainless steel shavings?
That's the concern behind a Health Canada recall published on October 30, 2026, involving one lot of Equate Ultra Strength Antacid chewable tablets.
The tablets may contain stainless steel shavings — something nobody expects to find in their heartburn relief.
Is Your Bottle Affected?
Not every Equate antacid is part of this recall. Health Canada's notice identifies one specific lot.
Here's what to check:
- Brand: Equate
- Product: Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Assorted Fruits
- Strength: 1000 mg chewable tablets
- NPN: 80125051
- Lot number: 1716089
- Recall ID: RA-82891
The recalling company is Guardian Drug Company Inc.
Health Canada lists the depth of recall as retailers.
Why Are These Tablets Being Recalled?
The problem isn't the flavour or the antacid strength.
It's the possibility of stainless steel shavings inside the tablets.
Health Canada's notice does not list reported injuries or incidents associated with this lot.
That doesn't mean the potential contamination should be ignored.
What Should You Do?
Check the lot number on your bottle.
If it matches 1716089, follow Health Canada's recall guidance and speak with a healthcare provider before discontinuing use or if you have health concerns.
Contact the recalling company with recall questions. Side effects and other health product safety complaints can be reported to Health Canada.
The Twikup Take
A bottle of antacids can sit in your medicine cabinet for months without a second thought.
This recall is a reminder that even everyday health products deserve a quick safety check.
One recalled lot. One number to remember: 1716089. Check before your next chew.
Health note: Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of an affected product or for any health concerns.