Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor Recall: Impurities Risk
Vi-Jon recalls cherry-flavored magnesium citrate oral solution bottles due to failed impurities and degradation specifications. Affected products include specific NDC/UPC codes sold at CVS, Meijer, and Life Brand stores.
Recall notice
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
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What happened, in plain English
Vi-Jon has recalled cherry-flavored magnesium citrate oral solution bottles because they failed impurities and degradation specifications. This could pose a risk to health if the product is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41253-vi-jon-magnesium-citrate-oral-solution-cherry-flavor-recall-impurities.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41253-vi-jon-magnesium-citrate-oral-solution-cherry-flavor-recall-impurities · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0006-2018
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“Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor Recall: Impurities Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41253-vi-jon-magnesium-citrate-oral-solution-cherry-flavor-recall-impurities. Based on FDA recall #D-0006-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0006-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product failed impurities and degradation specifications, meaning it may contain harmful substances or break down into unsafe compounds. This could cause health issues if consumed, though the exact risk is not specified in the recall.
Who’s affected
People who purchased this specific magnesium citrate oral solution from CVS, Meijer, or Life Brand stores. Those with medical conditions requiring magnesium supplements are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for bottles labeled as 'Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor, 1.745 g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz (296 mL)'. Look for specific NDC/UPC codes: 6984238038 (CVS), 4125038038 (Meijer), or 057800856405 (Life Brand).
- Brand
Vi-Jon- Product
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor, 1.745 g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz ( 296 mL) bottles, Labeled as- Category
Drug
All 2 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 III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
United States and Canada
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0005-2018 | Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 59779-667-38, UPC 05042842790; b) Swan Citroma, Distributed by: Vi-Jon One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167, NDC 0869066738, UPC 308690667382; c) GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-667-38, UPC 846036007374; d) Leader, Distributed By: Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio, 43017, NDC 3720511038, UPC 096295382433; e) Signature Care, Distributed By: Better Living Brands, LLC. P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, NDC 21130-667-38, UPC 321130779155; f) Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina, Ohio 44256, NDC 5394301077, UPC 093351100383; g) Sunmark, Distributed By McKesson One Post Street San Francisco, CA 94104, NDC 4934869649, UPC 010939112330, h) Major, Distributed By: Major Pharmaceuticals 31778 Enterprise Drive Livonia, MI 48150 USA, NDC 0904630477, UPC 309046304777; Lot #: a) 0326166 Exp. 07/2018; b) 0326164, Exp. 07/2018; 0326730, Exp. 08/2018; c) 0326183, Exp. 07/2018; 0326730 Exp. 08/2018; d) 0326183, Exp. 07/2018, e) 0326183, Exp. 07/2018, f) 0326730 Exp. 08/2018,g) 0326736, Exp. 08/2018, 0341351 Exp. 11/2018, h) 0326736, Exp. 08/2018. | 348,384 bottles |
| D-0006-2018 | Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor, 1.745 g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz ( 296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 6984238038, UPC 050428418321, b) Meijer, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544, NDC 4125038038, UPC 708820824294, c) Life Brand, Manufactured for: Shoppers Drug Mark/Pharmaprix Toronto, UPC 057800856405; Lot #: 0323439 Exp. 07/2018 | 87,972 bottles |
What to do — step by step
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Identify the product by checking the label for the specific size and flavor described in the recall.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0006-2018 (September 13, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0006-2018 to see it in context.
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