FDA Drug recall · Reported October 11, 2017
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 59779-667-38, UPC 05042842790; b) Swan Citroma, Distributed by: Vi-Jon One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167, NDC 0869066738, UPC 308690667382; c) GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-667-38, UPC 846036007374; d) Leader, Distributed By: Card
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
Vi-Jon, Inc. recalled Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (… - a low-severity action.
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (… was recalled by Vi-Jon, Inc. in October 11, 2017. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0005-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Vi-Jon, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications..
- Low
- severity level
- Class III
- classification
- October 11, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0005-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
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Product description
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 59779-667-38, UPC 05042842790; b) Swan Citroma, Distributed by: Vi-Jon One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167, NDC 0869066738, UPC 308690667382; c) GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-667-38, UPC 846036007374; d) Leader, Distributed By: Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio, 43017, NDC 3720511038, UPC 096295382433; e) Signature Care, Distributed By: Better Living Brands, LLC. P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, NDC 21130-667-38, UPC 321130779155; f) Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina, Ohio 44256, NDC 5394301077, UPC 093351100383; g) Sunmark, Distributed By McKesson One Post Street San Francisco, CA 94104, NDC 4934869649, UPC 010939112330, h) Major, Distributed By: Major Pharmaceuticals 31778 Enterprise Drive Livonia, MI 48150 USA, NDC 0904630477, UPC 309046304777
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0005-2018 |
| Date reported | October 11, 2017 |
| Date initiated | September 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Vi-Jon, Inc. |
| Firm location | Smyrna, TN |
| Affected scope | 348,384 bottles |
| Distribution | United States and Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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