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More Magnesium Laxatives Have Bacterial Contamination


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The FDA and Vi-Jon, LLC are expanding their recall of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor beyond only CVS.  These are: Best Choice, Care One, Cariba, Cruz Blanc, Discount Drug Mart, Equaline, Equate Exchange Select, Family Wellness, Good Sense, Harris Teeter, HEB, Health Mart, Kroger, Leader, Major, Meijer, Premier Value, Publix, Quality Choice, Recall Rite Aid Signature Care, Sound Body, Sunmark, Swan, Tricare, Up & Up and Walgreens. These laxative products are contaminated with the bacterium Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens.  Immunocompromised persons infected with the bacterium can develop serious and life-threatening invasive infections. Stop using these products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, contact Vi-Jon, LLC via e-mail [email protected].

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vi-jon-llc-expands-voluntary-nationwide-recall-magnesium-citrate-saline-laxative-oral-solution-lemon

 

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Dr. Howard Smith ReportsBy Howard G. Smith MD, AM