FDA Drug recall · Reported September 21, 2022
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 58790 3 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandises, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106; b) Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785, Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147; c) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 29733 9 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
CGMP Deviations
Vi-Jon, LLC recalled Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 m… - a moderate-severity action.
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 m… was recalled by Vi-Jon, LLC in September 21, 2022. Reason: CGMP Deviations. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1512-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Vi-Jon, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations.
- Moderate
- severity level
- 10.1M units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- September 21, 2022
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1512-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) places it in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps. 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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Product description
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 58790 3 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandises, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106; b) Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785, Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147; c) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 29733 9 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, CVS Health UPC 0 50428 28515 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; d) Equaline NDC 41163-769-38 UPC 0 41163 50068 6 Distributed by Supervalu Inc. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA, Equaline NDC: 41163-769-38 UPC 0 41163 50068 6 Distributed By UNFI Providence, RI 02908; Equate NDC 49035-593-38 UPC 6 81131 28716 6 Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716; Family Wellness NDC 56319-164-38 UPC 0 32251 57788 8; e) GoodSense NDC 50804-164-38 UPC 8 46036 00739 8 Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, GoodSense NDC 508-164-38 UPC 8 46036 00739 8 Distributed by: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269; f) HEB UPC 0 41220 51087 0 Made with Pride & Care For H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204; g) Health Mart NDC 62011-0381-1 UPC 0 52569 14216 5 Distributed by McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, Health Mart NDC 62011-0381-1 NDC 0 52569 14216 5 Distributed by McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141; h) Leader Sugar-Free NDC 70000-0575-1 UPC 0 96295 14106 1 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017, Leader Sugar-Free NDC 70000-0576-1 UPC 0 96295 14105 4 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017; i) Meijer Sugar Free Low Sodium NDC 41250-769-38 UPC 7 13733 45944 0 Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544; j) Premier Value UPC 8 40986 03529 6 Distributed by: Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC 407 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087; k) P NDC 56062-264-38 UPC 0 41415 50573 5 Distributed By Publix Super Markets, Inc. 3300 Publix Corporation Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811; l) Quality Choice UPC 6 35515 90111 7 Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc. 43157 W 9 Mile Rd Novi, MI 48375; Rexall UPC 0 72785 13416 4 Distributed By Dolgencorp, LLC 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 USA, Rexall UPC 0 72785 13416 4 Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; m) Rite Aid NDC 11822-4303-2 UPC 0 11822 43303 7 Distributed By: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011; Signature Care NDC 21130-165-38 UPC 3 21130 78971 0 Distributed By Better Living Brands LLC P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566; n) Sunmark NDC 70677-0053-1 UPC 0 10939 91044 8 Distributed By McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104; o) Swan Very Low Sodium NDC 0869-0164-38 UPC 3 08690 69338 1 Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Inc. One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167; p) TopCare Health NDC 36800-164-38 UPC 0 36800 45530 6 Distributed By Topco Associates LLC Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; q) Walgreens NDC 0363-8164-38 UPC 3 11917 20158 0 Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015 (red label), Walgreens NDC 0363-8164-38 UPC 3 11917 20158 0 Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1512-2022 |
| Date reported | September 21, 2022 |
| Date initiated | July 15, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Vi-Jon, LLC |
| Firm location | Smyrna, TN |
| Affected scope | 10,070,526 |
| 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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