CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 24 Jan 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution recalled
Pharma Nobis is recalling CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Grape Flavor, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Dec 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0229-2024
- FDA event ID
- 93682
- Recalling firm
- Pharma Nobis, Texarkana, TX
- Brand
- Magnesium Citrate
- Manufacturer
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 21 Dec 2023
- FDA classified
- 12 Jan 2024
- Reported
- 24 Jan 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
Timeline
| 21 Dec 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 24 Jan 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Grape Flavor 10 fl. oz, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 51316-881-10.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide.
Stores named: CVS
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Which lots are affected?
Lot A80763; Exp. 11/2025
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 93682This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Dye Free recalled by Pharma NobisMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative/Oral recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide |
More recalls from Pharma Nobis
All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Meijer Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Dye recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative/Oral recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Dye Free recalled by Pharma NobisMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide |
Other Cvs - Grape recalls
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution recalledMagnesium Citrate | Pharma Nobis | Sterility | Nationwide |