The FDA is warning consumers that three lots of milk of magnesia are being recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.
Individuals with a compromised immune system have a higher probability of developing a widespread, potentially life-threatening infection when ingesting or otherwise orally exposed to products contaminated by micro-organisms, the FDA says.
Plastikon Healthcare, which makes milk of magnesia, says some lots of its oral suspension product, as well as acetaminophen and magnesium, may be affected.The product is packaged for institutional use and is sold to clinics and hospitals nationwide in single-use cups with a foil lid. The affected lots were distributed to Major Pharmaceuticals Distribution Center between 5/1/2020 and 6/28/2021, who shipped to hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics nationwide.
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