Magnesium Citrate Laxative (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, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 30594 2.
Brand
Vi-Jon, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: 0556808 Exp. 12/2023
Products Sold
Lot: 0556808 Exp. 12/2023
Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL due to Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Products: Testing of product onfirmed the presence of Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens. 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 a Non-Sterile Products: Testing of product onfirmed the presence of Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens
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