Machine leaks can cause coolant to contaminate the capsule.
Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg due to a packaging machine leak that may have contaminated the capsules with coolant.
The recall affects 120-count and 72-count versions of the product sold between April 13 and May 14, 2026. The company said the contamination was traced to a machine leak during the packaging process and the root cause was identified and fixed.
Helen said ingesting the affected softgels could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. As of the announcement, the company has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recall.
Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels are an over-the-counter medication used to relieve air pressure, bloating, and discomfort.
This recall was conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and involves the following specific lot numbers:
- Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels, 120 ct (UPC 300674350419): Lots TL8K, YH9X and YH9Y, distributed between April 13 and May 5, 2026. Expiration date: November 30, 2028.
- Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels, 72 ct (UPC 300439005721): Lot X78N, distributed from May 5 to May 14, 2026. Expiration date: November 30, 2028.
Other Gas-X products, including Gas-X Ultra, Gas-X Maximum and Gas-X Ultimate, are not affected by this recall.
Consumers who purchased Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels on or after April 13 should check the batch number on the packaging. The affected softgels are green capsules, sold in packages with a green band. Anyone in possession of a recalled batch should stop taking the product immediately.
To arrange a return and request a refund, consumers can contact Haleon’s Consumer Relations team at 1-800-245-1040 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET), email mystory.us@haleon.com, or through the company’s Online contact form.
Consumers experiencing adverse symptoms should contact a physician or health care provider. Adverse events may also be reported directly to FDA’s MedWatch Program Or call 1-800-332-1088.
The company said it has taken corrective and preventive actions to prevent the problem from recurring.
