The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0228-2024·Announced 2024-01-24

Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative is being recalled nationwide due to bacterial contamination. The FDA identified Acetobacter nitrogenifigens in 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 microbial contamination of an oral pharmaceutical product represents a risk-of-harm to consumers, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The presence of bacterial contamination in a non-sterile ingested product warrants a High severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Pharma Nobis LLC is recalling Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative/Oral Solution due to the presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria. The affected product is a 10 fl. oz. grape-flavored saline laxative distributed nationwide.

The contaminated lot is identified by lot number A80623 with an expiration date of November 30, 2025. The product carries NDC 0363-0427-98. Approximately 49,716 bottles have been distributed. As a non-sterile product, the presence of bacterial contamination poses a potential health risk to consumers who ingest it.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The FDA recommends contacting Pharma Nobis LLC or Walgreen Co. for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

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

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 (2)

  • Lot A80623
  • Exp. 11/30/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.