Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate Powder Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Jost Chemical Co is recalling Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate powder due to elevated microbial counts above the manufacturer's specification. Lot 25350037 (3,300 pounds) was distributed to Florida.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class III recalls are typically rated 1 or 2. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is elevated microbial contamination above specification, representing a precautionary safety concern for a dietary ingredient.
Plain-English summary
Jost Chemical Co is recalling Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, USP, Ultrafine Powder sold in bulk 55-pound fiber boxes. The affected lot number is 25350037, totaling 3,300 pounds distributed to Florida.
The recall is due to Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) levels that exceed the firm's specification, indicating microbial contamination in the bulk dietary ingredient.
The recalled product
- Product
- Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, USP, Ultrafine Powder sold in bulk 55 lb fiber box.
- Manufacturer
- Jost Chemical Co
- Hazard
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 (1)
- Lot: 25350037
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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