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FDA Drug recall · Reported September 21, 2022

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 33517 8 or UPC 0 50428 30594 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; b) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 20049 9 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; c) Care One UPC 3 41520 31322 6 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785 or Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147;

CGMP Deviations

Recall #
D-1511-2022
Affected scope
22,965,330 bottles
Initiated
July 15, 2022
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Vi-Jon, LLC recalled Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL… - a moderate-severity action.

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL… was recalled by Vi-Jon, LLC in September 21, 2022. Reason: CGMP Deviations. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1511-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Vi-Jon, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations.

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 21, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1511-2022 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, 6 from FDA Drug - 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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Product description

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 33517 8 or UPC 0 50428 30594 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; b) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 20049 9 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; c) Care One UPC 3 41520 31322 6 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785 or Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147; d) Cariba UPC 6 46702 05701 2 Distributed by: Cariba International P.O. Box 1208 Safety Harbor, Florida 34595; e) Cruz Blanca UPC 3 0869-7403-08 2 or 3 08697 40308 2 Fabricado por Vi-Jon Inc. Smyrna, TN 37167 U.S.A. Dist.; f) Discount Drug Mart UPC 0 93351 02820 5 Distributed By: Discount Drug Mart 211 Commerce Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; g) Equaline NDC 41163-709-38 UPC 0 41163 50067 9 Distributed by SUPERVALU INC. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA or Distributed By UNFI Providence, RI 02908 USA; h) Equate NDC 49035-506-38 UPC 6 81131 28714 2 Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716; i) Exchange Select 6 14299 40420 5 Manufactured For Your Military Exchanges By: Vi-Jon Inc. 8515 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63114; j) Family Wellness UPC 0 32251 58082 6 Distributed By: Midwood Brands, LLC 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23330; k) Good Sense NDC 50804-166-38 UPC 8 46036 00737 4 Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269 or Distributed by: Perrigo Direct, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269; l) Harris Teeter UPC 0 72036 72612 4 Proudly Distributed By: Harris Teeter, LLC Matthews, NC 28105; m) HEB UPC 0 41220 51086 3 Made With Pride & Care For H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204; n) Health Mart NDC 62011-0380-1 UPC 0 52569 14215 8 Distributed by McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104; o) Kroger NDC 30142-899-38 UPC 0 41260 00182 6 Distributed By The Kroger CO Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; p) Leader Sugar-Free NDC 70000-0424-1 UPC 0 96295 13554 1 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017; q) Major NDC 0904-6787-44 UPC 3 09046 78744 0 Distributed By: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152; r) Meijer NDC 41250-708-38 UPC 7 13733 45945 7 Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544; s) Premier Value UPC 8 40986 03530 2 Distributed by: Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC. 407 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087; t) Publix NDC 56062-266-38 UPC 0 41415 50673 2 Distributed By Publix Super Markets, Inc. 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811; u) Quality Choice UPC 6 35515 90125 4 Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc. 43157 W 9 Mile Rd Novi, MI 48375; v) Rexall UPC 0 72785 13418 8 Distributed By Dolgencorp. LLC 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; w) Rite Aid NDC 11822-4330-2 UPC 0 11822 43300 6 Distributed By: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 1701; x) Signature Care NDC 21130-709-38 UPC 3 21130 77915 5 Distributed By: Better Living Brands LLC P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009; y) Sound Body UPC 0 72785 11479 1 Manufactured for Big Lots by: Vi-Jon, Inc. 8515 Page Avenue; St. Louis, MO 63114; z) Sunmark NDC 70677-0051-1 UPC 0 10939 90844 5 Distributed By McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 or Distributed by McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141; aa) Swan NDC 0869-0166-38 UPC 0 72785 13405 8 Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Inc. One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167; bb) Topcare health UPC 0 36800 45529 0 Distributed By Topco Associates, LLC. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; cc) Up & Up NDC 11673-708-38 or NDC 11673-666-38 UPC 0 72785 12883 5 Dist. by Target Corp., Mpls., MN 55403; dd) Walgreens NDC 0363-8166-38 UPC 3 11917 20160 3 Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1511-2022
Date reported September 21, 2022
Date initiated July 15, 2022
Recalling firm Vi-Jon, LLC
Firm location Smyrna, TN
Affected scope 22,965,330 bottles
Distribution Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 33517 8 or UPC 0 50428 30594 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; b) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 20049 9 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; c) Care One UPC 3 41520 31322 6 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785 or Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147; d) Cariba UPC 6 46702 05701 2 Distributed by: Cariba International P.O. Box 1208 Safety Harbor, Florida 34595; e) Cruz Blanca UPC 3 0869-7403-08 2 or 3 08697 40308 2 Fabricado por Vi-Jon Inc. Smyrna, TN 37167 U.S.A. Dist.; f) Discount Drug Mart UPC 0 93351 02820 5 Distributed By: Discount Drug Mart 211 Commerce Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; g) Equaline NDC 41163-709-38 UPC 0 41163 50067 9 Distributed by SUPERVALU INC. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA or Distributed By UNFI Providence, RI 02908 USA; h) Equate NDC 49035-506-38 UPC 6 81131 28714 2 Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716; i) Exchange Select 6 14299 40420 5 Manufactured For Your Military Exchanges By: Vi-Jon Inc. 8515 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63114; j) Family Wellness UPC 0 32251 58082 6 Distributed By: Midwood Brands, LLC 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23330; k) Good Sense NDC 50804-166-38 UPC 8 46036 00737 4 Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269 or Distributed by: Perrigo Direct, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269; l) Harris Teeter UPC 0 72036 72612 4 Proudly Distributed By: Harris Teeter, LLC Matthews, NC 28105; m) HEB UPC 0 41220 51086 3 Made With Pride & Care For H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204; n) Health Mart NDC 62011-0380-1 UPC 0 52569 14215 8 Distributed by McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104; o) Kroger NDC 30142-899-38 UPC 0 41260 00182 6 Distributed By The Kroger CO Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; p) Leader Sugar-Free NDC 70000-0424-1 UPC 0 96295 13554 1 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017; q) Major NDC 0904-6787-44 UPC 3 09046 78744 0 Distributed By: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152; r) Meijer NDC 41250-708-38 UPC 7 13733 45945 7 Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544; s) Premier Value UPC 8 40986 03530 2 Distributed by: Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC. 407 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087; t) Publix NDC 56062-266-38 UPC 0 41415 50673 2 Distributed By Publix Super Markets, Inc. 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811; u) Quality Choice UPC 6 35515 90125 4 Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc. 43157 W 9 Mile Rd Novi, MI 48375; v) Rexall UPC 0 72785 13418 8 Distributed By Dolgencorp. LLC 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; w) Rite Aid NDC 11822-4330-2 UPC 0 11822 43300 6 Distributed By: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 1701; x) Signature Care NDC 21130-709-38 UPC 3 21130 77915 5 Distributed By: Better Living Brands LLC P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009; y) Sound Body UPC 0 72785 11479 1 Manufactured for Big Lots by: Vi-Jon, Inc. 8515 Page Avenue; St. Louis, MO 63114; z) Sunmark NDC 70677-0051-1 UPC 0 10939 90844 5 Distributed By McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 or Distributed by McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141; aa) Swan NDC 0869-0166-38 UPC 0 72785 13405 8 Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Inc. One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167; bb) Topcare health UPC 0 36800 45529 0 Distributed By Topco Associates, LLC. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; cc) Up & Up NDC 11673-708-38 or NDC 11673-666-38 UPC 0 72785 12883 5 Dist. by Target Corp., Mpls., MN 55403; dd) Walgreens NDC 0363-8166-38 UPC 3 11917 20160 3 Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. Recalled by Vi-Jon, LLC. Units affected: 22,965,330 bottles.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
CGMP Deviations
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 21, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1511-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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