FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1506-2022

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

Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Dolgencorp. LLC 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; NDC 55910-183-38, UPC 0 72785 13418 8

Brand name
Citroma
Generic name
Magnesium Citrate
Active ingredient
Magnesium Citrate
Route
Oral
NDC
55910-183
FDA application
M007
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 0511629, EXP 12/4/2022; 0562243, EXP 2/17/2024

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
42,912 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-1506-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.