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, Cherry 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-1512-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90599
- Recalling firm
- Vi-Jon, Smyrna, TN
- Brand
- Citroma
- Manufacturer
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
- 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, Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 58790 3 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandises, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106; b) Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785, Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147; c) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 29733 9 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, CVS Health UPC 0 50428 28515 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; d) Equaline NDC 41163-769-38 UPC 0 41163 50068 6 Distributed by Supervalu Inc. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA, Equaline NDC: 41163-769-38 UPC 0 41163 50068 6 Distributed By UNFI Providence, RI 02908; Equate NDC 49035-593-38 UPC 6 81131 28716 6 Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716; Family Wellness NDC 56319-164-38 UPC 0 32251 57788 8; e) GoodSense NDC 50804-164-38 UPC 8 46036 00739 8 Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, GoodSense NDC 508-164-38 UPC 8 46036 00739 8 Distributed by: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269; f) HEB UPC 0 41220 51087 0 Made with Pride & Care For H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204; g) Health Mart NDC 62011-0381-1 UPC 0 52569 14216 5 Distributed by McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, Health Mart NDC 62011-0381-1 NDC 0 52569 14216 5 Distributed by McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141; h) Leader Sugar-Free NDC 70000-0575-1 UPC 0 96295 14106 1 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017, Leader Sugar-Free NDC 70000-0576-1 UPC 0 96295 14105 4 Distributed By Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017; i) Meijer Sugar Free Low Sodium NDC 41250-769-38 UPC 7 13733 45944 0 Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544; j) Premier Value UPC 8 40986 03529 6 Distributed by: Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC 407 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087; k) P NDC 56062-264-38 UPC 0 41415 50573 5 Distributed By Publix Super Markets, Inc. 3300 Publix Corporation Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811; l) Quality Choice UPC 6 35515 90111 7 Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc. 43157 W 9 Mile Rd Novi, MI 48375; Rexall UPC 0 72785 13416 4 Distributed By Dolgencorp, LLC 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 USA, Rexall UPC 0 72785 13416 4 Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; m) Rite Aid NDC 11822-4303-2 UPC 0 11822 43303 7 Distributed By: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011; Signature Care NDC 21130-165-38 UPC 3 21130 78971 0 Distributed By Better Living Brands LLC P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566; n) Sunmark NDC 70677-0053-1 UPC 0 10939 91044 8 Distributed By McKesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104; o) Swan Very Low Sodium NDC 0869-0164-38 UPC 3 08690 69338 1 Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Inc. One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167; p) TopCare Health NDC 36800-164-38 UPC 0 36800 45530 6 Distributed By Topco Associates LLC Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; q) Walgreens NDC 0363-8164-38 UPC 3 11917 20158 0 Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015 (red label), Walgreens NDC 0363-8164-38 UPC 3 11917 20158 0 Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015
Where it was distributed
Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama.
Stores named: Walmart, Publix, H-E-B, Meijer, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid
Questions about this recall
Is Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor, a) Best Choice recalled?
Yes. Vi-Jon recalled Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor, a) Best Choice on 15 Jul 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-1512-2022.
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 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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