FDA Drug recall D-0564-2016
EPSOM SALT(Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, USP), 50 lb multi-wall bag, Rx only, Manufactured by PQ Corporation, P.O. Box 840, Valley Forge,…
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2016-01-13
On 2016-01-13 the FDA classified a Class III recall of EPSOM SALT(Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, USP), 50 lb multi-wall bag, Rx only, Manufactured by PQ Corporation, P.O. Box 840, Valley Forge,… by Pq, citing failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Level of iron exceeds the limit set by the USP monograph for it (USP limit is NMT 0.5 ug/g (ppm)).
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-0564-2016 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-10-29 |
| Published | 2016-01-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Pq |
| Distribution | KY |
Product
EPSOM SALT(Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, USP), 50 lb multi-wall bag, Rx only, Manufactured by PQ Corporation, P.O. Box 840, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania USA 19482.
Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Level of iron exceeds the limit set by the USP monograph for it (USP limit is NMT 0.5 ug/g (ppm)).
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot # U150511; Exp. 05/18 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0564-2016%22
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