PQ Corporation recalls EPSOM SALT(Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, USP), 50 lb multi-wall bag, Rx only, Manufactured by PQ Corporation, P.O. Bo…

Recall date

October 29, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

D-0564-2016

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

PQ Corporation

Sold / distributed

Kentucky

Why it was recalled

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)).

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

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.