FDAClass IIAugust 9, 2017

Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution recall: Sterility Concern

Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, packaged in a 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) glass bottle, OTC, labeled as: a) GoodSense Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Very Low Sodium, UPC# 846036007381, NDC 50804-686-38, Distributed by: Geiss, Desitin &Dunn, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269; b) Premier Value Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution saline laxative very low sodium, UPC# 840986010255, NDC 68016-826-38, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, Boca Raton, FL 33431; c) Swan Very Low Sodium Citroma Magnesium Citrate, UPC# 308690686383, NDC 0869-686-38, Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Smyrna, TN, 37167 ; d) ShopRite Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Low Sodium, UPC# 041190211487, NDC 41190-686-38, Distributed by: Wakefern Food Corporation, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

Why was Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution recalled?

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: product was found to contain mold, identified as Rhinocladiella similis.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot#: a) 0341906, Exp 12/2018; b) 0341906 Exp 12/2018; c) 0341906, Exp 12/2018; 0343709, Exp 1/2019 d) 0343709 Exp 1/2019

Product
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, packaged in a 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) glass bottle, OTC, labeled as: a) GoodSense Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Very Low Sodium, UPC# 846036007381, NDC 50804-686-38, Distributed by: Geiss, Desitin &Dunn, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269; b) Premier Value Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution saline laxative very low sodium, UPC# 840986010255, NDC 68016-826-38, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, Boca Raton, FL 33431; c) Swan Very Low Sodium Citroma Magnesium Citrate, UPC# 308690686383, NDC 0869-686-38, Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Smyrna, TN, 37167 ; d) ShopRite Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Low Sodium, UPC# 041190211487, NDC 41190-686-38, Distributed by: Wakefern Food Corporation, Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Recalling firm
Vi-Jon, Inc.
Quantity
101,244 bottles
Distribution
GA, PA, NJ
Recall date
August 9, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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