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Jost Chemical Co
Recall #F-0968-2023 · Initiated 2023-05-05
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Jost Chemical Co is recalling magnesium citrate powder used as a dietary ingredient because testing found higher than acceptable levels of yeast and mold. The affected product was distributed in bulk to manufacturers in California and Georgia.
Who is at risk
Consumers may be at risk if they used finished dietary supplement products made from this ingredient, though the actual risk depends on how much contaminated ingredient was used in final products.
What to do
Check any magnesium citrate or dietary supplements you own for manufacturer information linking them to Jost Chemical Co. Contact the supplement manufacturer directly if you're unsure, or consult your pharmacist or doctor about whether you should stop using the product.
Product
Jost Chemical Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, USP, Powder, Net Wt 110 lb/ 50 kg packaged in bulk lined fiber drums
Reason for recall
Dietary ingredient retest is out of specification for Total Yeast and Mold Count
Quantity affected
73 drums (8030 lbs)
Distribution
Manufacturers in CA and GA.
Lot / code info
Lot 25262068
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2023-06-28
Recalling firm
Jost Chemical Co
8150 Lackland Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114-4524
United States
Recall classification
Unlikely to cause any adverse health consequences.