FDA Recalls CITROMA Magnesium Citrate for Microbial Contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling CITROMA magnesium citrate oral laxative solution due to microbial contamination. The affected product was distributed nationwide in the USA, Canada, and Panama.
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: FDA Class I classification indicates serious health risk. Microbial contamination in an oral drug product poses a significant risk of infection or illness. No reported illnesses have been documented in the source text.
Plain-English summary
CITROMA (magnesium citrate) oral solution is being recalled due to microbial contamination. The affected product is EQUALINE magnesium citrate saline laxative, 10 FL OZ (296 mL) bottles with dye-free lemon flavor, manufactured by Vi-Jon, LLC.
The affected lot is 0511629, expiring 12/4/2022. Approximately 5,304 bottles were distributed nationwide in the United States, Canada, and Panama.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. Anyone who has consumed this product and has health concerns should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- CITROMA (MAGNESIUM CITRATE)
- Brand
- CITROMA
- 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 (2)
- Lot # 0511629
- EXP 12/4/2022
UPCs (1)
- 041163500686
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · CITROMA
- CriticalFDA Recalls Citroma Magnesium Citrate Laxative for Microbial Contamination
FDA (Drugs) · 2022-09-21
- SevereOTC Magnesium Citrate Laxative Recalled for Microbial Contamination
FDA (Drugs) · 2022-09-21
- ModerateOTC Magnesium Citrate Laxative Recalled for Manufacturing Process Deviations
FDA (Drugs) · 2022-09-21
- ModerateFDA Recalls Citroma Magnesium Citrate Laxative for Manufacturing Deviations
FDA (Drugs) · 2022-09-21
Same category
- CriticalWarfarin Tablets Recalled After Mix-Up Between 2.5 mg and 5 mg Strengths
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-07-21
- ModerateFDA Recalls Pred Mild Ophthalmic Suspension Due to Failed Stability Specifications
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-06-03
- ModerateNicotine Transdermal System Patches Recalled for Oxidative Impurity Specification Failure
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-06-03
- LowPrimidone Tablets Recalled Due to Cross-Contamination with Acemetacin
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-05-27
- HighLiraglutide Injection Recalled Due to Particulate Matter in Cartridges
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-05-27