TopCare Oral Laxative Recall Expanded Due to Microbial Contamination

Vi-Jon, LLC is expanding their initial recall of their flavored Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution because third party microbial testing identified the presence of Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens in the product, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 26. The recall now includes all lots of Cherry Flavor and Grape Flavor of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, 10-ounces within expiry.

Immunocompromised patients who consume this product may be at increased risk for invasive infections caused by Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens that could lead to serious, life-threatening adverse health consequences.

The Defense Commissary Agency has publicized this recall to all its stores, said Richard Stith, chief, public health division, DeCA headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia. Whenever a commissary has recalled or withdrawn products in its inventory, they are immediately removed from store shelves.

The following products are affected by this recall expansion:

• TopCare Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor, 10-ounce: UPC 38036800455306

The previous recall issued on July 17 involved the following product:

• TopCare Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor, 10-ounce bottle: UPC 3680045529

To date, Vi-Jon, LLC is aware of three reports of serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Customers should return this product to the commissary of purchase for a full refund. To view a full list of the recalled products, click here.

Consumers can contact Vi-Jon, LLC by email at Recalls@Vijon.com. For the latest food safety alerts and products recalls affecting military commissaries, visit the Food Recalls page on commissaries.com.