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Plastikon Healthcare voluntarily recalls Milk of Magnesia due to possible bacterial contamination

Plastikon Healthcare, LLC is voluntarily recalling three (3) lots of Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30 mL Oral Suspension, one (1) lot of Acetaminophen 650mg/ 20.3mL, and six (6) lots of Magnesium Hydroxide 1200mg/Aluminum Hydroxide 1200mg/Simethicone 120mg per 30 mL to the hospital, clinic and patient level.

The products are being recalled due to microbial contamination and failure to properly investigate failed microbial testing.

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This product potentially could result in illness due to intestinal distress, such as diarrhea or abdominal pain. Individuals with a compromised immune system have a higher probability of developing a wide-spread, potentially life-threatening infection when ingesting or otherwise orally exposed to products contaminated by micro-organisms.

To date, Plastikon has not received any customer complaints related to microbial concerns or reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Plastikon Healthcare has notified its direct customers via a recall letter to arrange for return of any recalled product. Anyone with an existing inventory of the lots which are being recalled should stop use and distribution, and quarantine immediately. Return all quarantined product to the place of purchase. More information on the website FDA.

SourceFDA
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