FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1503-2022

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Kroger, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By The Kroger CO Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; NDC 30142-899-38 UPC 0 41260 00182 6

Brand name
Magnesium Citrate
Generic name
Magnesium Citrate
Active ingredient
Magnesium Citrate
Route
Oral
NDC
30142-899
FDA application
M007
Affected lot / code info
Lot# 0557622, EXP 1/12/2024

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.

Recalling firm

Firm
Vi-Jon, LLC
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Swan Dr, Smyrna, Tennessee 37167-2099

Distribution

Quantity
44,976 bottles
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-07-15
FDA classified
2022-09-09
Posted by FDA
2022-09-21
Terminated
2024-05-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1503-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.