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MBi Nutraceuticals Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver Recall: Lack of Processing Controls

MBi Nutraceuticals recalls Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver due to manufacturing control issues. Products may contain unsafe levels of silver. Consumers should check product details and contact the company for guidance.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0872-2018DrugMBi Nutraceuticals ›
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Recalling firmMBi Distributing Inc. dba MBi Nutraceuticals211 N 1800 W · Lindon, UT 84042-1627
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What happened, in plain English

MBi Nutraceuticals is recalling all lots of Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver products because of inadequate manufacturing controls. This could lead to unsafe silver levels in the product, which might pose health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40547-mbi-nutraceuticals-argentum-elixir-colloidal-silver-recall-lack-of-processing.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40547-mbi-nutraceuticals-argentum-elixir-colloidal-silver-recall-lack-of-processing · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0872-2018

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“MBi Nutraceuticals Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver Recall: Lack of Processing Controls.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40547-mbi-nutraceuticals-argentum-elixir-colloidal-silver-recall-lack-of-processing. Based on FDA recall #D-0872-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0872-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall is due to insufficient processing controls during manufacturing, which could result in unsafe levels of silver in the product. Homeopathic products like this are intended for use as supplements, but the lack of proper controls may lead to contamination.

Who’s affected

People who own or use Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver products from MBi Nutraceuticals are affected. Those with sensitive health conditions or using the product for medical purposes may be at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver, 50 PPM Homeopathic Infection Fighter, 8 fl oz. amber PET bottle with white sprayer'. Lot numbers 15060201 (expiring 06/2019) and 16081704 (expiring 08/2020) are affected.

  • Brand
    MBi Nutraceuticals
  • Product
    Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver, 50 PPM Homeopathic Infection Fighter, 8 fl oz. amber PET bottle with white sprayer
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 7 products

All 7 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-0867-2018Teething Drops, Homeopathic Drops for Temporary Relief of Pain Caused by Teething, 1 Fl Ounce glass amber bottle with glass dropper, MBi Nutraceuticals, Lindon, UT 84042. Bar Code: 3 58301 04011 0; Lot: 15041402, No EXP date121 bottles
D-0868-2018Nausea Drops, Homeopathic Drops for Temporary Relief of Motion Sickness, Morning Sickness, and General Nausea, 1 Fl. Ounce amber glass bottle with glass dropper. MBi Nutraceuticals Lindon, UT 84042. Bar Code: 1 58301 04711 4; Lot: 17011201, No EXP Date48 bottles
D-0869-2018Intestinal Colic Drops, Homeopathic Drops for Temporary Relief of Flatulent Colic, 1 ounce amber glass bottle with glass dropper, liquid, Meteorism, and Porphyrinuria. MBi Nutraceuticals Lindon, UT 84042; Lot: 8040802, EXP 04/2021.78 bottles
D-0870-2018Stomach Calm, Calms Upset Stomach and Aids in Treatment of Simple Diarrhea, 8 fl. oz., liquid 8 ounce amber PET bottle with Black CRC Cap, MBi Nutraceuticals Lindon, UT 84042. Bar Code: 3 58301 38414 2; Lot: 14093001, EXP 09/2020343 bottles
D-0871-2018Expectorant Cough Syrup, Homeopathic Syrup for Temporary Relief of Cough & Bronchitis. 8 Fl Ounces amber PET bottle with black cap. MBi Nutraceuticals 211 N 1800 W, Lindon, UT 84042. Bar Code: 3 58301 08214 1; Lot numbers: 16081901, EXP: 08/2018: 17031604, EXP: 03/2019; 17110901, EXP: 11/20191,971 bottles
D-0872-2018Argentum Elixir Colloidal Silver, 50 PPM Homeopathic Infection Fighter, 8 fl oz. amber PET bottle with white sprayer. MBi nutraceuticals Lindon UT, 84042. Bar COde: 3 58301 18114 1; Lot numbers 15060201, EXP: 06/2019, 16081704, EXP: 08/20201,688 bottles
D-0873-2018Silver-Zinc Throat Spray, HOMEOPATHIC IMMUNE DEFENSE, 50PPM, 4oz/50 ppm/ 120ml,amber PET bottle with white sprayer. MBi Nutraceuticals Lindon, Utah 84042 USA. Bar Code: 3 58301 18118 9; Lot: 15050801, EXP 05/2018134 bottles
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the product name and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your item is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “Nationwide in the USA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 20 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: May 15, 201812. FDA classified it Class II: Jun 14, 201823. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jun 20, 201834. FDA terminated the recall: Jan 23, 2020420182020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0872-2018 (May 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0872-2018 to see it in context.
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