Drug recall
Milk of Magnesia Mint Flavor saline laxative packed in 12 oz and 26 oz bottles. OTC. Packaged under the…
FDA recall event 54078 · Class III · L. Perrigo Co.
Key facts
| Event ID | 54078 |
|---|---|
| Recall numbers | D-323-2010, D-324-2010 |
| Recalling firm | L. Perrigo Co. |
| Product type | Drugs |
| Products | Milk of Magnesia Mint Flavor saline laxative packed in 12 oz and 26 oz bottles. OTC. Packaged under the following labels: CVS Milk of Magnesia, distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895…, Milk of Magnesia Original saline laxative in 12 oz bottles. Packed under the following labels: CVS Milk of Magnesia, Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc Woonsocket, RI 02895 NDC 59779-396-40; Equaline… |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Firm Initiated |
| Reason for recall | Misbranded; the amount of calcium and magnesium per tablespoon are understated in the "Other information" box on the Drug Facts statement (magnesium content is listed as 160mg/15ml when it should be… |
| Initiation date | Dec 7, 2009 |
| Termination date | Oct 13, 2010 |
| City | Allegan |
| State | MI |
| Country | United States |
| FEI number | 1811666 |
At a glance
- 1–9 Products in this recall
- 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)
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