CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 9 Aug 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution recalled by Vi-Jon
Vi-Jon is recalling Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, distributed in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 17 Jul 2017 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
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Aug 2017 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 9 Aug 2017 | 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
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: product was found to contain mold, identified as Rhinocladiella similis.
Product as listed by the FDA
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, packaged in a 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) glass bottle, OTC, labeled as: a) GoodSense Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Very Low Sodium, UPC# 846036007381, NDC 50804-686-38, Distributed by: Geiss, Desitin &Dunn, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269; b) Premier Value Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution saline laxative very low sodium, UPC# 840986010255, NDC 68016-826-38, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, Boca Raton, FL 33431; c) Swan Very Low Sodium Citroma Magnesium Citrate, UPC# 308690686383, NDC 0869-686-38, Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Smyrna, TN, 37167 ; d) ShopRite Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Low Sodium, UPC# 041190211487, NDC 41190-686-38, Distributed by: Wakefern Food Corporation, Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Where it was distributed
GA, PA, NJ
Questions about this recall
Is Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution recalled?
Yes. Vi-Jon recalled Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution on 17 Jul 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-1054-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: product was found to contain mold, identified as Rhinocladiella similis.
Which lots are affected?
Lot#: a) 0341906, Exp 12/2018; b) 0341906 Exp 12/2018; c) 0341906, Exp 12/2018; 0343709, Exp 1/2019 d) 0343709 Exp 1/2019
Where was it sold?
GA, PA, NJ
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 21 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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