Vi-Jon Recalls Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Due to Glass Particles
Vi-Jon, Inc. is recalling 52,212 bottles of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative because glass particles were found in the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (glass particles) that poses a risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Vi-Jon, Inc. is recalling 52,212 bottles of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavored, due to the presence of a foreign substance, specifically glass particles. The product is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication packaged in 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles. The recalled items are identified by Lot 0313246 and are distributed under two different labels: Rexall (UPC: 072785104556) and Equaline (UPC: 041163254138).
The recall covers products distributed nationwide in the United States by Dolgencorp, LL, in Goodlettsville, TN, and Supervalu, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their bottles for the specific lot number and UPC codes listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or their retailer for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Cherry Flavored, packaged in a) 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottle UPC: 072785104556 (Rexall's label), b) 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottle UPC: 041163254138 (Equaline's label), OTC, Distributed by a) Dolgencorp, LL, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 b)Supervalu, Inc.…
- Manufacturer
- Vi-Jon, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Over-the-Counter (OTC)
- Affected units
- 52,212
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 (1)
- Lot: 0313246
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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