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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 17, 2017 (9 years ago)

Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

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

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

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

Affected NDCs 0869-0686-38 41190-0686-38 50804-0686-38 68016-0826-38

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Drug: Magnesium

Recalling firm
Vi-Jon, Inc.
NDC code
50804-686-38
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1054-2017 · 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.

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