FDA Recalls Citroma Magnesium Citrate Laxative for Microbial Contamination
Citroma magnesium citrate laxative is recalled due to microbial contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects 42,912 bottles distributed in the USA, Canada, and Panama.
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: FDA Class I classification for a non-sterile drug product with microbial contamination. FDA Class I is explicitly recognized as a criterion for Critical severity, indicating serious health hazard risk.
Plain-English summary
Citroma brand magnesium citrate oral laxative solution is being recalled by Vi-Jon, LLC due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The product is a 10 FL OZ (296 mL) oral solution with lemon flavor.
The recall involves specific lot numbers 0511629 (expiring 12/4/2022) and 0562243 (expiring 2/17/2024), affecting 42,912 bottles total. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Panama. It is identified by NDC 55910-183-38 and UPC 072785134188.
This is an FDA Class I recall issued due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. Consumers with questions about this recall should consult the FDA drug recall database or their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- CITROMA (MAGNESIUM CITRATE)
- Brand
- CITROMA
- Manufacturer
- Vi-Jon, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Oral 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 (4)
- Lot # 0511629
- EXP 12/4/2022
- 0562243
- EXP 2/17/2024
UPCs (1)
- 072785134188
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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