OTC Magnesium Citrate Laxative Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Vi-Jon's CITROMA magnesium citrate laxative is recalled due to microbial contamination. Approximately 18,588 bottles were 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 recall for microbial contamination in an oral drug product. The agency's Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4, indicating serious potential for adverse health effects.
Plain-English summary
Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling CITROMA (magnesium citrate) saline laxative oral solution due to microbial contamination. The recalled product is a cherry-flavored 10 FL OZ (296 mL) bottle with lot number 0546394 and expiration date 9/29/2023 (NDC 36800-164-38).
Microbial contamination in oral medications can pose health risks to consumers.
Approximately 18,588 bottles of the affected lot were distributed nationwide in the United States, Canada, and Panama.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Anyone who has used this product and experienced adverse effects should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- CITROMA (MAGESIUM CITRATE)
- Brand
- CITROMA
- Manufacturer
- Vi-Jon, LLC
- Category
- Drug
- 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 # 0546394
- EXP 9/29/2023
UPCs (1)
- 036800455306
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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