Haleon Voluntarily Recalls Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Due to Contamination
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 05 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Recall Reason: Haleon PLC has voluntarily recalled four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels due to potential contamination from a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant resulting from machine leakage during the packaging process, raising safety concerns.
- Health Risks: The company warns that ingestion of the contaminated softgels may lead to adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, although no adverse event reports have been received to date.
- Product Details: The recall affects 125mg Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels in 120-count and 72-count packages, while other variants like Gas-X Ultra, Gas-X Maximum, and Gas-X Ultimate are not impacted by this action.
- Regulatory Compliance: This recall has been conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demonstrating the company's commitment to transparency and compliance in product safety matters.
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About HLN
Haleon plc is a consumer healthcare company. The Company’s product portfolio spans six major categories, including oral health, vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS), pain relief, respiratory health, digestive health and therapeutic skin health and other. The Company’s geographical segments include North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEA) & LatAm, and Asia Pacific (APAC). Its respiratory health brands offer product solutions for a range of respiratory issues, including cold and flu, nasal congestion, coughs, and allergies. The Company’s oral health brands include Sensodyne, Polident, and Parodontax. Its VMS brands include Centrum, Emergen-C, and Caltrate. Its respiratory brands include Otrivin, Theraflu, Flonase, Contac, and Beechams. Its pain relief brands include Voltaren, Panadol, and Advil. Its digestive health brands include TUMS, ENO, and Benefiber. Its therapeutic skin health brands include Fenistil, Zovirax, and Bactroban.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Health Risks: The company warns that ingestion of the contaminated softgels may lead to adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, although no adverse event reports have been received to date.
- Product Details: The recall affects 125mg Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels in 120-count and 72-count packages, while other variants like Gas-X Ultra, Gas-X Maximum, and Gas-X Ultimate are not impacted by this action.
- Regulatory Compliance: This recall has been conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demonstrating the company's commitment to transparency and compliance in product safety matters.
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- Health Risks: The company warns that ingestion of the contaminated softgels may lead to adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, although no adverse event reports have been received to date.
- Product Details: The recall affects 125mg Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels in 120-count and 72-count packages, while other variants like Gas-X Ultra, Gas-X Maximum, and Gas-X Ultimate are not impacted by this action.
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- Product Details: The affected products include 120-count and 72-count Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels distributed from April 13 to May 14, 2026, and consumers are advised to check the lot numbers to determine if their products are impacted.
- Consumer Notification: Haleon is notifying distributors and customers via letters, emails, and phone calls, and is arranging for the return of all recalled products to ensure consumer safety and product quality.
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- Interactive Experience: Fans can participate in daily sweepstakes via TUMSFoodMatchCup.com to win U.S. Soccer merchandise and a $200 Ticketmaster e-gift card, enhancing consumer engagement and brand loyalty.
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