CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative recalled for microbial contamination
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative is being recalled due to potential microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. Approximately 241,086 bottles were distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The product carries an FDA Class I classification. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls are rated Critical.
Plain-English summary
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, a 10 fl oz oral solution containing 1.745 g/fl oz magnesium citrate, is being recalled. The product is manufactured by Vi-Jon, LLC and distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI.
The recall is due to potential microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. Approximately 241,086 bottles are subject to this recall.
The product was distributed nationwide in the USA, as well as in Canada and Panama. Affected lot numbers include: 0556808 (expiring 12/8/2023), 0563095 (expiring 2/18/2024), 0562243 (expiring 2/17/2024), 0557622 (expiring 1/12/2024), and 0498395 (expiring 8/8/2022). The product can be identified by UPC codes 0 50428 30594 2 or 0 50428 33517 8.
The recalled product
- Product
- CVS Health, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) UPC 0 50428 30594 2; b) UPC 0 50428 33517 8; Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895.
- Manufacturer
- Vi-Jon, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Laxative
- 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.
Lot numbers (10)
- Lot# (a) 0556808
- EXP 12/8/2023
- 0563095
- EXP 2/18/2024
- 0562243
- EXP 2/17/2024
- 0557622
- EXP 1/12/2024
- (b) 0498395
- EXP 8/8/2022
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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