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Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Magnesium Citrate Laxatives Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 9, 2022
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Summary

Vi-Jon, LLC has recalled various brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution (1.745 g/fl oz) because they may be contaminated with microorganisms or were manufactured under conditions that did not meet quality standards. The recall affects 64,532,064 bottles sold in 10 FL OZ (296 mL) sizes under dozens of brand names including CVS Health, Equate, Walgreens, and Kroger. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution after microbial contamination was detected in some products.

Risk

The product may contain harmful microorganisms that can cause serious infections, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution (1.745 g/fl oz) sold in 10 FL OZ (296 mL) bottles under brands including CVS Health, Equate, Walgreens, Kroger, Meijer, Publix, Rite Aid, Target, and Harris Teeter.
  2. Check your product for Lemon, Cherry, or Grape flavors and verify the brand and UPC code on the label. Many products with lot numbers 0556808, 0563095, 0562243, 0557622, 0525509, 0511629, 0546394, 0505266, and 0506255 are affected. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Vi-Jon, LLC for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
050428305942
050428335178
Lot Numbers:
0556808 (EXP 12/8/2023)
0563095 (EXP 2/18/2024)
0562243 (EXP 2/17/2024)
0557622 (EXP 1/12/2024)
0498395 (EXP 8/8/2022)

Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

Product: equate Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Grape Flavor
UPC Codes:
681131287159
Lot Numbers:
0525509 (EXP 3/6/2023)
NDC:
49035-592-38

Distributed by Walmart, Inc.

Product: EQUALINE Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Dye Free Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
041163500686
Lot Numbers:
0511629 (EXP 12/4/2022)
NDC:
41163-769-38

Distributed by Supervalu Inc. or UNFI.

Product: Kroger Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
041260001826
Lot Numbers:
0557622 (EXP 1/12/2024)
NDC:
30142-899-38

Distributed by The Kroger Co.

Product: meijer Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
713733459457
Lot Numbers:
0557622 (EXP 1/12/2024)
NDC:
41250-708-38

Distributed by Meijer Distribution, Inc.

Product: Publix Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
041415506732
Lot Numbers:
0562243 (EXP 2/17/2024)
NDC:
56062-266-38

Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Product: Rexall Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
072785134188
Lot Numbers:
0511629 (EXP 12/4/2022)
0562243 (EXP 2/17/2024)
NDC:
55910-183-38

Distributed by Dolgencorp. LLC or Old East Main Co.

Product: SWAN Citroma Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemony Flavor
UPC Codes:
072785134058
Lot Numbers:
0562243 (EXP 2/17/2024)
NDC:
0869-0166-38

Distributed by Vi-Jon, Inc.

Product: Topcare health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Cherry Flavor
UPC Codes:
036800455306
Lot Numbers:
0546394 (EXP 9/29/2023)
NDC:
36800-164-38

Distributed by Topco Associates LLC.

Product: Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
311917201603
Lot Numbers:
0505266 (EXP 10/17/2022)
NDC:
0363-8166-38

Distributed by Walgreen Co.

Product: Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Grape Flavor
UPC Codes:
311917201597
Lot Numbers:
0506255 (EXP 10/24/2022)
NDC:
0363-7162-38

Distributed by Walgreen Co.

Product: Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Lemon Flavor
UPC Codes:
050428335178
050428305942
070038200499
341520313226
646702057012
308697403082
093351028205
041163500679
681131287142
614299404205
032251580826
846036007374
072036726124
041220510863
052569142158
041260001826
096295135541
309046787440
713733459457
840986035302
041415506732
635515901254
072785134188
011822433006
321130779155
072785114791
010939908445
072785134058
036800455290
072785128835
311917201603
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry
NDC:
41163-709-38
49035-506-38
30142-899-38
70000-0424-1
0904-6787-44
41250-708-38
56062-266-38
11822-4330-2
21130-709-38
70677-0051-1
0869-0166-38
11673-708-38
11673-666-38
0363-8166-38

Includes various brands such as CVS Health, Best Choice, Care One, Cariba, Cruz Blanca, Discount Drug Mart, Equaline, Equate, Exchange Select, Family Wellness, Good Sense, Harris Teeter, HEB, Health Mart, Kroger, Leader, Major, Meijer, Premier Value, Publix, Quality Choice, Rexall, Rite Aid, Signature Care, Sound Body, Sunmark, Swan, Topcare, Up & Up, Walgreens.

Product: Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Cherry Flavor
UPC Codes:
070038587903
341520000553
050428297339
050428285152
041163500686
681131287166
032251577888
846036007398
041220510870
052569142165
096295141061
096295141054
713733459440
840986035296
041415505735
635515901117
072785134164
011822433037
321130789710
010939910448
308690693381
036800455306
311917201580
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry
NDC:
41163-769-38
49035-593-38
56319-164-38
50804-164-38
508-164-38
62011-0381-1
70000-0575-1
70000-0576-1
41250-769-38
56062-264-38
11822-4303-2
21130-165-38
70677-0053-1
0869-0164-38
36800-164-38
0363-8164-38

Includes various brands such as Best Choice, Careone, CVS Health, Equaline, Equate, Family Wellness, GoodSense, HEB, Health Mart, Leader, Meijer, Premier Value, Publix, Quality Choice, Rexall, Rite Aid, Signature Care, Sunmark, Swan, TopCare, Walgreens.

Product: Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution (10 FL OZ)
Variants: Grape Flavor
UPC Codes:
070038662204
050428307458
050428325032
681131287159
041220510887
041260008719
096295141054
072785134171
311917201597
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry
NDC:
49035-592-38
70000-0576-1
0363-7162-38

Includes various brands such as Best Choice, CVS Health, Equate, HEB, Kroger, Leader, Rexall, Walgreens.

Product Images

Image 1 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 1 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 2 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 2 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 3 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 3 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 4 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 4 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 5 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

Image 5 - Representative labeling, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor

“Best Choice Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Best Choice Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Best Choice Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Best Choice Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“CAREone Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“CAREone Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“EQUALINE Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative oral solution, Cherry Flavor”

“EQUALINE Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative oral solution, Cherry Flavor”

“equate Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“equate Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“equate Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“equate Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Family Wellness Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Family Wellness Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“GoodSense Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor”

“GoodSense Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor”

“H-E-B Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“H-E-B Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“H-E-B Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“H-E-B Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“HealthMart Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative and Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor”

“HealthMart Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative and Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor”

“Kroger Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Kroger Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Leader Sugar-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Leader Sugar-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Leader Sugar-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Leader Sugar-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Meijer Magnesium Citrate Sugar-Free, Low Sodium Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Meijer Magnesium Citrate Sugar-Free, Low Sodium Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Premier Value Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Premier Value Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Publix Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Publix Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“QC Qualty Choice Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“QC Qualty Choice Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Rexall Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Rexall Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Rexall Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Rexall Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor”

“Rite Aid Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Rite Aid Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Rite Aid Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Sugar-free, Cherry Flavor”

“Rite Aid Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Sugar-free, Cherry Flavor”

“Signature Care Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Signature Care Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Sunmark Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Sunmark Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Swan Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Swan Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“TopCare Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“TopCare Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor (red label)”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor (red label)”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor (blue label)”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Cherry Flavor (blue label)”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor (purple label)”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor (purple label)”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor (blue label)”

“Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Grape Flavor (blue label)”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90599
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Vi-Jon, LLC
Sold By: CVS Pharmacy; Walmart; Supervalu Inc; UNFI; Kroger; Meijer; Publix; Dolgencorp LLC; Dollar General; Topco Associates; Walgreens; Valu Merchandisers Co; Foodhold U.S.A.; Adusa Distribution; Harris Teeter; H-E-B; McKesson; Cardinal Health; Rite Aid; Target; Big Lots
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 14 products (241,086 bottles; 18,324 bottles; 5,304 bottles; 44,976 bottles; L 22,965,330 C 10,070,526 G 8,064,834; 8,682 bottles; 42,912 bottles; 27,612 bottles; 18,588 bottles; 29,172 bottles; 29,388 bottles; 22,965,330 bottles; 10,070,526; 8,064,834)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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