Laxatives and antacids recalled due to microbial contamination
The recall includes several lots of milk of magnesia and magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide/simethicone sold to clinics and hospitals nationwide.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC is recalling several lots of laxatives and antacids due to microbial contamination, the FDA announced on June 8.
The recall includes one lot of milk of magnesia (2,400 mg/30 mL) oral suspension, 11 lots of magnesium hydroxide (1,200 mg/30 mL)/aluminum hydroxide (1,200 mg/30 mL)/simethicone (120 mg/30 mL) oral suspension, and two lots of magnesium hydroxide (2,400 mg/30 mL)/aluminum hydroxide (2,400 mg/30 mL)/simethicone (240 mg/30 mL) oral suspension. No related adverse events have been reported.
Recalled products were packaged for institutional use and sold to clinics and hospitals nationwide in single-use cups with a foil lid. They were distributed to a wholesaler between July 1, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2021, and were further distributed to hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics nationwide.