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Vi-Jon, Inc.: Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Recalled for Failed Impurity Specifications

Agency Publication Date: October 5, 2017
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Summary

Vi-Jon, Inc. has recalled 436,356 bottles of Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution (Lemon and Cherry flavors) because the products failed to meet specifications for impurities and degradation. This recall affect several brands including CVS Health, Swan Citroma, GoodSense, Leader, Meijer, and Life Brand sold in 10-ounce bottles. Consumers should check their medicine cabinets for these specific laxative products that were distributed across the United States and Canada.

Risk

The product has failed to meet quality standards for impurities and chemical degradation, which could potentially result in decreased effectiveness or unintended side effects. No specific injuries or adverse events were reported in the recall notice.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles of Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution for the following brand names: CVS Health, Swan Citroma, GoodSense, Leader, Signature Care, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Sunmark, Major, Meijer, or Life Brand.
  2. For Lemon Flavor bottles, look for Lot numbers 0326166, 0326164, 0326183, 0326730, 0326736, or 0341351 with expiration dates ranging from 07/2018 to 11/2018.
  3. For Cherry Flavor bottles, look for Lot number 0323439 with an expiration date of 07/2018.
  4. If you have an affected product, stop using it immediately and contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments.
  5. Return any unused product to the pharmacy or retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  6. Contact the manufacturer, Vi-Jon, Inc., for further instructions or questions regarding this recall at their Smyrna, Tennessee facility.
  7. For additional information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Manufacturer initiated recall due to failed specifications.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor (10 fl. oz.)
Model:
NDC 59779-667-38
NDC 0869066738
NDC 50804-667-38
NDC 3720511038
NDC 21130-667-38
NDC 5394301077
NDC 4934869649
NDC 0904630477
UPC Codes:
05042842790
308690667382
846036007374
096295382433
321130779155
093351100383
010939112330
309046304777
Lot Numbers:
0326166 (Exp. 07/2018)
0326164 (Exp. 07/2018)
0326730 (Exp. 08/2018)
0326183 (Exp. 07/2018)
0326736 (Exp. 08/2018)
0341351 (Exp. 11/2018)
Date Ranges: July 2018, August 2018, November 2018
Product: Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor (10 fl. oz.)
Model:
NDC 6984238038
NDC 4125038038
UPC Codes:
050428418321
708820824294
057800856405
Lot Numbers:
0323439 (Exp. 07/2018)
Date Ranges: July 2018

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 78099
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Vi-Jon, Inc.
Sold By: CVS Pharmacy; Vi-Jon; Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc.; Cardinal Health; Better Living Brands, LLC; Drug Mart-Food Fair; McKesson; Major Pharmaceuticals; Meijer Distribution, Inc.; Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (348,384 bottles; 87,972 bottles)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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