SWAN Citroma Saline Laxative Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Vi-Jon is recalling SWAN Citroma Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative (10 FL OZ bottles) due to microbial contamination of a non-sterile product. The 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 mandates a minimum severity rating of Severe (4). Although no illnesses or deaths are reported in the source, the Class I status reflects a serious health risk from microbial contamination.
Plain-English summary
Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling SWAN Citroma Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, an oral solution in 10 FL OZ (296 mL) bottles with Lemony Flavor at a strength of 1.745 g/fl oz. The affected product carries lot number 0562243 with an expiration date of 2/17/2024, NDC 0869-0166-38, and UPC 0 72785 13405 8. Approximately 27,612 bottles have been distributed.
The recall is due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The affected 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 immediately and should not consume it. If you have the recalled product, verify the lot number (0562243) and expiration date (2/17/2024) on your bottle. Contact Vi-Jon, LLC or consult your healthcare provider with questions or concerns.
The recalled product
- Product
- SWAN, Citroma MAGNESIUM CITRATE, Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemony Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Inc. One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167; NDC 0869-0166-38 UPC 0 72785 13405 8
- 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 # 0562243
- EXP 2/17/2024
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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