More than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers including CVS and Walgreens have been recalled due to concerns they may not be sterile, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced.
The recall, initiated by California-based manufacturer K.C. Pharmaceuticals, affects eight brands including Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops and Sterile Eye Drops Redness Lubricant. The largest lot involves over one million bottles of Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops sold at stores such as Rite Aid, H-E-B and Harris Teeter.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning the products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though the probability of serious harm is remote. The eye drops were distributed by CVS, Kroger, Walgreens, Dollar General, H-E-B, Military Exchanges and others.
Consumers can identify recalled products by their Universal Product Code or National Drug Code numbers, typically found near the barcode. The recall was initiated on 3 March and classified on 31 March. Customers are advised to discard the products or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
