The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1175-2022·Announced 2022-07-13

CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Laxative Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE Oral Solution (1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ) is being recalled due to microbial contamination with Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens. Approximately 98,958 bottles distributed nationwide are affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, the agency's most serious classification, indicating a reasonable probability that use or exposure will cause serious adverse health consequences. The presence of Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens in a pharmaceutical product constitutes a significant microbial hazard.

Plain-English summary

CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE Oral Solution, 1.745 grams, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), is being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to confirmed microbial contamination.

Testing of the product confirmed the presence of Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens, a bacterium not permitted in non-sterile pharmaceutical products. The affected lot is Lot 0556808 with an expiration date of 12/2023. Approximately 98,958 bottles have been distributed nationwide in the USA.

The product was distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895) and manufactured by Vi-Jon, LLC. The product UPC is 0 50428 30594 2.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Contact CVS Pharmacy or consult a healthcare provider if you have already used this product or have experienced any adverse effects.

The recalled product

Product
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 30594 2.
Manufacturer
Vi-Jon, LLC
Category
Drug — Oral Laxative
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination
  • gluconacetobacter-liquefaciens

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: 0556808 Exp. 12/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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