Pharma Nobis LLC is recalling 145,670 units of CVS Health and Meijer brand Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution (magnesium citrate). The products were found to be contaminated with Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact their doctor if they have experienced any health issues.
The presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria in these non-sterile oral solutions can cause infections or illness if consumed. While this specific bacteria is not commonly known to cause severe disease in healthy individuals, microbial contamination in medications poses a risk to consumer safety.
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