Class III · Low risk
Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
Preferred Plus Pharmacy Antacid Extra Strength
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
Cause type: Microbial contamination
Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.
What was recalled
Preferred Plus Pharmacy Antacid Extra Strength (Aluminum Hydroxide 400mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 400mg, Simethicone 40 mg), packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 mL), Manufactured By: RIJ Pharmaceutical Corp.40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NY 10941, Distributed by: Kinray Inc. Whitestone, NY 11357 NDC 53807-158-12, UPC 353807158123
Affected NDC
53807-0158-12
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Drug: Magnesium
- Recalling firm
- RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC
- NDC code
- 53807-158-12
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0842-2018 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Magnesium recalls
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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
Other recalls by RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC
All 2018 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg
CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
Class II · Moderate risk
Gericare Diocto Liquid
CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
Class II · Moderate risk
SDA Senna Syrup
CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
Class II · Moderate risk
Geritrex Senna Syrup
CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
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