The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1504-2022·Announced 2022-09-21

Meijer Magnesium Citrate Laxative Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Meijer brand magnesium citrate laxative (10 fl oz) has been recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination of Lot 0557622. Consumers should discard or return the product.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which is FDA's most serious classification indicating the product poses a risk of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is microbial contamination of a non-sterile oral solution product.

Plain-English summary

Meijer brand magnesium citrate saline laxative (lemon flavor, 10 fl oz) manufactured by Vi-Jon, LLC has been recalled. The recall affects Lot 0557622 with expiration date 1/12/2024.

The recall was issued due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile oral solution product. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States as well as in Canada and Panama.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The affected product can be identified by NDC 41250-708-38 and UPC 7 13733 45945 7.

The recalled product

Product
meijer, magnesium citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544; NDC 41250-708-38 UPC 7 13733 45945 7
Manufacturer
Vi-Jon, LLC
Category
Drug — Over-the-Counter 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# 0557622
  • EXP 1/12/2024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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