Magnesium Citrate Liquid
FDA Recall NDC 51316-881
FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status
Active & Historical Enforcement Reports
The FDA has identified 2 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Magnesium Citrate (NDC 51316-881). A significant event, classified as Class II, was initiated on May 01, 2024 by Cvs Pharmacy, Inc.. The reported reason for this action was: "Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria"
This recall is currently ONGOING. Healthcare providers and patients are advised to check their inventory immediately against the affected codes provided below.
This recall is currently ONGOING. Healthcare providers and patients are advised to check their inventory immediately against the affected codes provided below.
Reported Recall Events
May 2024 Class II Recall: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria
Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria
May 01, 2024
May 22, 2024
120830
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Event ID
94575
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Pharma Nobis LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
USA Nationwide
Product Description
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Cherry Flavor, 10 fl. oz bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 51316-881-10.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : A81506, Exp 12/31/2025
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
51316-881-10Product
December 2023 Class II Recall: MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Dec 21, 2023
Jan 24, 2024
13,344 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Event ID
93682
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Pharma Nobis LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide.
Product Description
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Grape Flavor 10 fl. oz, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 51316-881-10.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot A80763; Exp. 11/2025
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
51316-881-10Product
About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports
FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.
If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.
