More than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being voluntarily recalled by K.C. Pharmaceuticals due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The Food and Drug Administration cited this issue as the reason for the recall.
The eye drops, manufactured in Pomona, California, were sold at major retailers nationwide, including Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, H-E-B, Kroger, and Military Exchanges. The products were sold under brand names such as Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, Sterile Eye Drops, and Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops.
The FDA classified this as a "Class II" recall, meaning the products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Eight brands manufactured by K.C. Pharmaceuticals are affected by the recall. The largest lot size involves over 1 million bottles of Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops. These were sold at stores including Rite Aid, H-E-B, and Harris Teeter.
There are currently no reports of injuries associated with the recalled eye drops. The recall is voluntary.
The FDA states that people can continue using their medication during a Class II recall unless the company states otherwise. K.C. Pharmaceuticals has not yet commented.
More than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being voluntarily recalled by K.C. Pharmaceuticals due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The Food and Drug Administration cited this issue as the reason for the recall. The recall of 3,111,072 bottles began in early March.
The eye drops, manufactured in Pomona, California, were sold at major retailers nationwide, including Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, H-E-B, Kroger, and Military Exchanges. The products were sold under brand names such as Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, Sterile Eye Drops, and Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops.
The FDA classified this as a "Class II" recall, meaning the products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The FDA defines Class II recalls as applying to products that can cause "temporary or medically reversible" health problems. In March, K.C. Pharmaceuticals issued the recall.
Eight brands manufactured by K.C. Pharmaceuticals are affected by the recall. The largest lot size involves over 1 million bottles of Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops. These were sold at stores including Rite Aid, H-E-B, and Harris Teeter.
There are currently no reports of injuries associated with the recalled eye drops. The March 3 alert stated the recall was due to sterility concerns. The recall is voluntary.
The FDA states that people can continue using their medication during a Class II recall unless the company states otherwise. K.C. Pharmaceuticals has not yet commented.
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