Milk of Magnesia Recall Issued Over Microbial Contamination Infection Risk

Health officials have announced a recall for certain Milk of Magnesia products, due to a risk of serious and potentially life-threatening infections that may be caused by microbial contamination.

The Plastikon Milk of Magnesia recall was announced by the FDA on September 9, after the manufacturer discovered the products were not inspected sufficiently enough to pass their in-house microbiological specification tests.

The Milk of Magnesia over-the-counter supplements are used to reduce stomach acid and increase water in the intestines to provoke bowel movements and treat constipation.

Sports-Betting-Addiction-Lawsuits
Sports-Betting-Addiction-Lawsuits

Plastikon warns that the recalled products are sold to hospitals and surgical centers, who stock them to give to patients prior to surgical procedures. For hospitalized individuals with a compromised health condition, microbial contamination may result in severe and fatal infections.

According to the manufacturer, the products did not meet Plastikon’s in-house microbiological specification for Total Aerobic Microbial Count. Patient populations most likely to use the products are likely to be immunocompromised, such as hospital and nursing home patients, leaving them with a higher probability of developing a life-threatening infection.

The recall includes cartons of Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30 mL Oral Suspension manufactured by Plastikon Healthcare of Lawrence, Kansas. They were distributed throughout the U.S. in August 2019 by Major Pharmaceuticals Distribution Center, specifically for institutional use at hospitals and clinics.  The impacted products are marked with lot numbers 19027D and 19027E and have an expiration date of July 2021.

Customers are being asked to check their inventory for the recalled lots and to stop using the recalled Milk of Magnesia products immediately, and quarantine them until they can be properly returned.

Plastikon has announced affected lots should be returned to their pharmacy or contact the manufacturer at 785-330-7100 for instructions on how to return their product and receive a reimbursement.

Written by: Russell Maas

Managing Editor & Senior Legal Journalist

Russell Maas is a paralegal and the Managing Editor of AboutLawsuits.com, where he has reported on mass tort litigation, medical recalls, and consumer safety issues since 2010. He brings legal experience from one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms and oversees the site’s editorial strategy, including SEO and content development.




1 Comments


Rhonda
I’ve purchased Walgreens brand of milk of magnesia 6/15/21. As soon as I took the 1st mile for ice spit it out really fast it was the most disgusting taste. So I went back to Walmart and purchased the Genuine Phillips brand of Milk of Magnesia. Much Much better.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Share Your Comments

This field is hidden when viewing the form
I authorize the above comments be posted on this page
Post Comment
Weekly Digest Opt-In

Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?

To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.

NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.

MORE TOP STORIES

Federal regulators warned years ago that mesh implants were never approved for use in breast surgery, yet manufacturers continued marketing them as internal bra devices for reconstruction and cosmetic augmentation. As complication reports rise and more women undergo revision surgery, lawsuits are now being investigated against companies that promoted mesh for off-label breast procedures despite FDA warnings and no breast-specific safety data.
A panel of federal judges will decide in December whether to consolidate all claims brought by parents who allege that Roblox facilitated child sexual exploitation into a multidistrict litigation.
A federal judge has called for a second census of Suboxone tooth decay lawsuits and will require prompt filing of census forms for claims filed from October 1 forward.