The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0227-2024·Announced 2024-01-24

Magnesium Citrate Laxative Oral Solution Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Good Neighbor Pharmacy brand Magnesium Citrate laxative is being recalled due to Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacterial contamination. The FDA recommends consumers stop using the product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves microbial contamination in a product intended for oral consumption, with no reported illnesses or hospitalizations. Per the severity rubric, this constitutes a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Magnesium Citrate, a saline laxative oral solution sold in 10 fl. oz bottles, is being recalled due to microbial contamination. The product contains Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.

The recalled product is distributed nationwide. The affected lot numbers are A80673 and A80742, with an expiration date of October 31, 2025. Approximately 24,684 bottles were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Those with questions or concerns should contact Pharma Nobis LLC or their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
MAGNESIUM CITRATE (MAGNESIUM CITRATE)
Brand
MAGNESIUM CITRATE
Manufacturer
Pharma Nobis LLC
Hazard
  • bacterial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lots A80673
  • A80742
  • Exp 10/31/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.