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Update:
- A nationwide laxative recall has been expanded for a third time, this time internationally.
- More than 55 laxatives sold under various brand names at major pharmacies are now named in the Vi-Jon LLC Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution recall after at least three reports of adverse reactions.
- On Aug. 4, Vi-Jon LLC announced it expanded its recall of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution to include products that were distributed in the United States, Canada and Panama.
- The recall list now includes 58 laxative products — sold under various brands — in the flavors cherry, lemon and grape. Check here for the latest list of recalled products.
- The affected products were found to contain the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, which can increase the risk of invasive infections for immunocompromised people that could lead to serious, life-threatening adverse health consequences.
Laxative recall overview:
- Who: Vi-Jon LLC is voluntarily recalling more than 50 laxatives sold at leading pharmacies under various brands.
- Why: Some of the laxatives have tested positive for the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, which can increase the risk of contracting infections.
- Where: Nationwide
(July 28, 2022)
A nationwide laxative recall has been expanded for a second time, with more than 50 laxatives sold under various brand names at major pharmacies now named in the recall, after three reports of adverse reactions.
On June 22, Vi-Jon LLC, based in Smyrna, Tennessee, announced the first recall for one lot of CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website.
The affected lot of the product was found to contain the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, which can increase the risk of invasive infections for immunocompromised people — infections that could lead to serious, life-threatening adverse health consequences, the FDA said.
The recall has since been expanded twice, after three reports of people becoming sick.
Recall expanded twice in one month
The recall was first expanded July 15 to include all lots of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor sold under multiple brands including Walgreens, Rite Aid and Kroger brands.
The second expanded recall was posted to the FDA website July 25, and now includes 53 products in total, including all lots of cherry- and grape-flavor Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, 10-ounce size, sold under various brand names. The full list of recalled products can be seen on the FDA’s website.
As of the third recall, Vi-Jon said it had become aware of three reports of “serious adverse reactions” potentially related to the products.
“Vi-Jon, LLC is in the process of investigating these reports,” the FDA noice says.
The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
Vi-Jon said it is notifying its customers by phone and email and is arranging for return or destruction of all recalled products.
“Consumers that have this recalled product should stop using and return any remaining product to the place of purchase,” it said.
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84 thoughts onLaxative recall expands internationally and includes more flavors
I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy, I have these every 6 months so I am no stranger to the symptoms. But after my procedure this time I felt different. I went home that night, could barely stand up, I was sick to my stomach in so many ways and had sharp pain to the point I couldn’t drive home from my parents for 3 days. My doctor thought something went wrong in the procedure. I never felt that way after any procedure. This recall should have been more properly announced whether it be on the news or something. I used one of the ones recalled. And I breastfeed too, so this could have harmed my baby who also just got out of the nicu.
Yes I have taken numerous bottles of cherry I been so sick please add me
Have used this product a long time. In July I experienced stomach bloat bubbling gas in my chest. Diarrhea. Lethargic feeling. Weakness and many symptoms that may or may not apply
After having several surgeries my doctor’s office recommended magnesium citrate to help with my constipation. I have been using this product for several years. Please add me to the list.
I have drunk several bottles of magnesium citrate lemon and cherry my stomach is swollen short of breath I have a doctor appointment I am so uncomfortable and my stomach is irritated please add me to any class action lawsuits.
I have been drinking 2 of these a month per Dr orders since April
add me
July 19th I drank the lemon flavor. Called in to work sick the next morning and haven’t worked since.
Nausea, slight fever.
The nausea hits me in waves, does this sound familiar to anyone?
Please ad me to the list.
Please include me in any correspondence. I’m just recovering now from the side effects.
May I ask how long you were ill and what the symptoms were?
please add me to your claim and thank you
I am having all of the same symptoms. Very excruciating abdominal pain and cramps. Diarrhea for days. I took this for surgery prep. May 18th, had a kidney removed.