Milk of Magnesia Recalled Nationwide for Microbial Contamination

Plain-English summary

Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling Milk of Magnesia USP, 2400 mg/30 mL (NDC 0904-6846-73) due to microbial contamination detected in non-sterile products. The recalled product was packaged in 10 cups per tray, with 10 trays per carton, and designated for institutional use only. The affected lot number is 20071A with an expiration date of July 2022. Approximately 24,400 cups were distributed nationwide across the United States.

Milk of Magnesia is a laxative medication. Microbial contamination of non-sterile pharmaceutical products can pose health risks to users. The FDA classified this recall as Class I, the highest severity level for drug recalls.

Institutions and consumers in possession of the affected lot should discontinue use immediately. Contact Plastikon Healthcare LLC, Major Pharmaceuticals (17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152), or your distributor for instructions on product return or proper disposal.

The recalled product

Product

MILK OF MAGNESIA USP, 2400 mg/30 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6846-73.

Manufacturer

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

Category

Drug

Hazard

• microbial-contamination

Is your product affected?

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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