# FDA recall D-0564-2016

> **PQ Corporation** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2015-10-29.

## 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 for recall

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)).

## Distribution

Kentucky

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-0564-2016
- **Recalling firm:** PQ Corporation
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2015-10-29
- **Report date:** 2016-01-13
- **Termination date:** 2016-12-21

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Utica, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0564-2016

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-0564-2016. Retrieved 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-0564-2016. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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