Magnesium Citrate (CVS Health) – Microbial Contamination (2022)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
CVS Health, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) UPC 0 50428 30594 2; b) UPC 0 50428 33517 8; Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Brand
Vi-Jon, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot# (a) 0556808, EXP 12/8/2023, 0563095, EXP 2/18/2024, 0562243, EXP 2/17/2024, 0557622, EXP 1/12/2024, (b) 0498395, EXP 8/8/2022
Products Sold
Lot# (a) 0556808, EXP 12/8/2023; 0563095, EXP 2/18/2024; 0562243, EXP 2/17/2024; 0557622, EXP 1/12/2024; (b) 0498395, EXP 8/8/2022
Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling CVS Health, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL O due to Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026