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Low risk — use of or exposure to this product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

EPSOM SALT(Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate Recalled by PQ Corporation Due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Level of iron exceeds the...

Date: October 29, 2015
Company: PQ Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact PQ Corporation directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 41,650 lbs. (833 bags)

Why Was This 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)).

Where Was This Sold?

Kentucky

About PQ Corporation

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report