FDA-Drug2026-04-22Class IIIMISBRANDING

Avantor Magnesium Chloride 6-Hydrate recalled for subpotency

LABEL MIX UPNationwide distribution

Stop using Avantor Magnesium Chloride

Avantor Performance Materials has recalled Magnesium Chloride, 6-Hydrate Crystal (500G bottles, Lot 23G3161005, expiration 9/21/2027) because the product does not meet strength specifications. This bulk pharmaceutical ingredient may be less potent than labeled.

  • If you have Lot 23G3161005, stop using it immediately.
  • Contact Avantor or your supplier to return the product.
  • Do not use this ingredient in any formulations or preparations.
Hazard

Subpotent drug

Sold states
Nationwide in the USA, Belgium and France
Affected count
36 bottles
Manufactured in
7001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, N/A, Paris, KY, United States
Products
Magnesium Chloride, 6-Hydrate, Crystal, 500G per bottle, Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), Avantor Performance Materials, LLC, 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 200, Radnor, PA 19087, NDC 10106-2448-1

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0488-2026

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