Vi-Jon, LLC recalls CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by:
CVS Health recalls lemon-flavored magnesium citrate laxative due to microbial contamination. Products may contain Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens. Stop using immediately if you have the affected lot.
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Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Products: Testing of product onfirmed the presence of Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens
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What happened, in plain English
CVS Health is recalling lemon-flavored magnesium citrate laxative products because testing found harmful bacteria. This contamination could cause illness if consumed, so affected users should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/34622-vi-jon-magnesium-citrate-laxative-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/34622-vi-jon-magnesium-citrate-laxative-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1175-2022
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“Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Laxative Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/34622-vi-jon-magnesium-citrate-laxative-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1175-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1175-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The laxative contains harmful bacteria (Gluconacetobacter Liquefaciens) that can cause illness if ingested. Microbial contamination in non-sterile products like oral solutions poses a health risk when consumed.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the lemon-flavored magnesium citrate laxative from CVS Health between the specified dates. Those with the affected lot numbers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name: CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL). Look for lot number 0556808 with expiration date 12/2023.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled laxative product if you have it.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
No, the product has been found to contain harmful bacteria and should not be used.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Stop using it immediately and contact CVS Health for instructions.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for lot number 0556808 and expiration date 12/2023.
Contact Vi-Jon
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vi-Jon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1175-2022 — Vi-Jon CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ Hello, I own a CVS Health Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by: that is covered by recall D-1175-2022 from Vi-Jon. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1175-2022 (June 13, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1175-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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