CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 21 Sep 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution recalled by Vi-Jon
Vi-Jon is recalling Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, Grape Flavor, a) Best Choice, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Jul 2022 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-1513-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90599
- Recalling firm
- Vi-Jon, Smyrna, TN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Jul 2022
- FDA classified
- 9 Sep 2022
- Reported
- 21 Sep 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations
Timeline
| 15 Jul 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Sep 2022 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 21 Sep 2022 | 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
CGMP Deviations;
Product as listed by the FDA
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)
Where it was distributed
Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CGMP Deviations;
Which lots are affected?
All lots remaining within expiry.
Where was it sold?
Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama.
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
13 other products · FDA event 90599This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Walgreens, Dye-Free, Magnesium Citrate, Saline Laxative recalled.
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