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
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 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
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.
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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