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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0968-2023/FDA enforcement
Jost Chemical Co·Food·May 5, 2023

Jost Chemical Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, Usp, Powder, NET WT 110 Lb/ 50 kg Packaged In…

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Dietary ingredient retest is out of specification for Total Yeast and Mold Count

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CA, GAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameJost Chemical Co
Recalling firmJost Chemical CoSaint Louis, MO, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 25262068
Distribution area
INCAGA

Manufacturers in CA and GA.

United States

Quantity affected73 drums (8030 lbs)
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 7, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0968-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Jost Chemical Co initiated this food recall on May 5, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Dietary ingredient retest is out of specification for Total Yeast and Mold Count. The FDA report lists distribution as: Manufacturers in CA and GA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Dietary ingredient retest is out of specification for Total Yeast and Mold Count

Jost Chemical Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, Usp, Powder, NET WT 110 Lb/ 50 kg Packaged In… was made or distributed by Jost Chemical Co in Saint Louis, MO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0968-2023, dated June 7, 2023.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Mold contamination

Symptoms to watch for

Eating a moldy product may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not intentionally inspect, smell or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

People with mold allergies, asthma, a weakened immune system, pregnant people and young children should be especially cautious.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Visible mold can indicate a moisture, packaging or temperature failure.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Jost Chemical Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, Usp, Powder, NET WT 110 Lb/ 50 kg Packaged In… recall?

Jost Chemical Co recalled Jost Chemical Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, Usp, Powder, NET WT 110 Lb/ 50 kg Packaged In… in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0968-2023. Dietary ingredient retest is out of specification for Total Yeast and Mold Count

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Jost Chemical Co recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0968-2023. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.