CLASS I Drug recall · Reported 21 Sep 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative recalled by Vi-Jon

Vi-Jon is recalling Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Jul 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot # 0511629, EXP 12/4/2022; 0562243, EXP 2/17/2024
NDC55910-183
UPC072785134188
Quantity recalled42,912 bottles

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-1506-2022
FDA event ID
90599
Recalling firm
Vi-Jon, Smyrna, TN
Brand
Citroma
Manufacturer
Old East Main Co.
Classification
Class I
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
Sterility

Timeline

15 Jul 2022Recall initiated by company
9 Sep 2022Classified by FDA+56 days
21 Sep 2022Published 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.

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

Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Dolgencorp. LLC 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; NDC 55910-183-38, UPC 0 72785 13418 8

Where it was distributed

Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution/fl oz), Lemon Flavor recalled?

Yes. Vi-Jon recalled Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution/fl oz), Lemon Flavor on 15 Jul 2022. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-1506-2022.

Why was it recalled?

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.

Which lots are affected?

Lot # 0511629, EXP 12/4/2022; 0562243, EXP 2/17/2024

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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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