Class III · Low risk
Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
Is Magnesium recalled?
Yes — there is an active recall. 21 ongoing FDA recalls mention Magnesium (165 total). Check the affected lots below.
Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (64 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Magnesium. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Magnesium recalls in 2026
2 initiated in 2026, 165 in total — newest first
Class I · High risk
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection
Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.
Class II · Moderate risk
INON ACE Antacid tablets
Failed Disintegration Specifications: above the time expected.
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Chloride for Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Glutathione Magnesium for Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation product during Related Compounds testing during long term stability.
Class II · Moderate risk
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation product during Related Compounds testing during long term stability.
Class III · Low risk
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension 40 mg
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified - Wrong NDC number
Class II · Moderate risk
DELFLEX PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION With LOW MAGNESIUM / LOW…
This product is being recalled due to the tube weld failure presents itself as a slow leak and can be difficult to detect.
Class II · Moderate risk
Meijer Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Dye Free
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria
Class II · Moderate risk
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Cherry Flavor
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria
Class II · Moderate risk
Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative…
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Class II · Moderate risk
Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative…
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Class II · Moderate risk
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Grape Flavor 10 fl. oz
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Class II · Moderate risk
Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative/Oral Solution
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Class II · Moderate risk
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Class III · Low risk
Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of Specification result reported for the test of organic impurities for the drug product,at the 18 month time point in long term stability study (25¿C/60% RH).
Class II · Moderate risk
Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula
Lack of Assurance of Sterility:Lack of validation data for sanitization cycles
Class II · Moderate risk
Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula
Lack of assurance of sterility. Validation data for decontamination cycles is lacking.
Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Chloride 0.9 %
Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate-Pf- 200mg/Ml
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the facility.
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE
CGMP Deviations;
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE
CGMP Deviations
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE
CGMP Deviations
Class I · High risk
Walgreens
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.
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