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FDA Drug recall · Reported September 21, 2022

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Grape Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 66220 4 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; b) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 30745 8 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, CVS Health UPC 0 50428 32503 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; c) Equate NDC 49035-592-38 UPC 6 81131 28715 9 Distributed By: Walmart, In

CGMP Deviations;

Recall #
D-1513-2022
Affected scope
8,064,834
Initiated
July 15, 2022
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Vi-Jon, LLC recalled Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Grape Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL… - a moderate-severity action.

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Grape 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-1513-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

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

Moderate
severity level
8.1M units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 21, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1513-2022 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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 moderate severity.

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Product description

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Grape Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 66220 4 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; b) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 30745 8 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, CVS Health UPC 0 50428 32503 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; c) Equate NDC 49035-592-38 UPC 6 81131 28715 9 Distributed By: Walmart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716; d) HEB UPC 0 41220 51088 7 Made With Pride & Care For H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204; Kroger UPC 0 41260 00871 9 Distributed By The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; e) Leader NDC 70000-0576-1 UPC 0 96295 14105 4 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017; f) Rexall UPC 0 72785 13417 1 Distributed By Dolgencorp, LLC 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 USA, Rexall UPC 0 72785 13417 1 Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; g) Walgreens NDC 0363-7162-38 UPC 3 11917 20159 7 Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015 (purple label), Walgreens NDC 0363-7162-38 UPC 3 11917 20159 7 Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015 (blue label)

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-1513-2022
Date reported September 21, 2022
Date initiated July 15, 2022
Recalling firm Vi-Jon, LLC
Firm location Smyrna, TN
Affected scope 8,064,834
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.

Scale of Impact

8,064,834 units affected - million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Grape Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 66220 4 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; b) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 30745 8 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, CVS Health UPC 0 50428 32503 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; c) Equate NDC 49035-592-38 UPC 6 81131 28715 9 Distributed By: Walmart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716; d) HEB UPC 0 41220 51088 7 Made With Pride & Care For H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204; Kroger UPC 0 41260 00871 9 Distributed By The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; e) Leader NDC 70000-0576-1 UPC 0 96295 14105 4 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017; f) Rexall UPC 0 72785 13417 1 Distributed By Dolgencorp, LLC 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 USA, Rexall UPC 0 72785 13417 1 Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; g) Walgreens NDC 0363-7162-38 UPC 3 11917 20159 7 Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015 (purple label), Walgreens NDC 0363-7162-38 UPC 3 11917 20159 7 Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015 (blue label). Recalled by Vi-Jon, LLC. Units affected: 8,064,834.
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-1513-2022.
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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