CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement recalled
Empirical Laboratories is recalling Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1366-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73814
- Recalling firm
- Empirical Laboratories, Fort Collins, CO
- Brand
- Liposomal Magnesium
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Apr 2016
- FDA classified
- 19 May 2016
- Reported
- 25 May 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Dietary Supplements
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +44 days |
| 25 May 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Empirical Labs is recalling Liposomal Magnesium because of the potential for mold contamination.
Product as listed by the FDA
Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement. 6 FL. OZ (180 ml) The product is packaged in a six ounce, plastic, Royalty Bottle, with a 24mm vented flip top lid. item number: DES004Z. Sold under brands DESBIO and Seeking Health
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. No foreign or govt/VA/military consignees.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Empirical Labs is recalling Liposomal Magnesium because of the potential for mold contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 5101206 and 5111003
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. No foreign or govt/VA/military consignees.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
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.
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