FDA-Drug2026-10-14Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
K.C. Pharmaceuticals redness relief eye drops recalled for lack of sterility assurance
What this means
K.C. Pharmaceuticals is recalling multiple brands of redness relief eye drops sold nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected products were distributed under several store brands including Exchange Select, Harris Teeter, Mike Tyson Red Eye Drops, up & up, TopCare, and Walgreens. No injuries have been reported.
- Check the lot number and expiration date on your eye drops bottle against the list provided by the FDA.
- Stop using the product if it matches an affected lot number.
- Return the product to the store where you purchased it or contact K.C. Pharmaceuticals for guidance on disposal.
- Consult your eye care provider if you have used the product and have eye irritation or other concerns.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US Nationwide
Affected count
1,435,830 cartons
Manufactured in
3420 Pomona Blvd, N/A, Pomona, CA, United States
Products
Eye Drops MAXIMUM, REDNESS RELIEF, Sterile, 1/2 FL OZ (0.5 ML); a) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 14299 89636 9; b) Harris Teeter, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036 73589 8; c) TYSON, MIKE RED EYE DROPS, Distributed by: JBRANDS Distribution, Miami, FL 33009, UPC: 7 84847 57549 4; d) up & up, Distributed by: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403, NDC 11673-100-01; e) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 21123 0; f) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO. 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20075 0.
UPC codes
- 614299896369
- 072036735898
- 784847575494
- 036800211230
- 311917200750
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0005-2027More K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalls
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