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Advanced Relief eye drops recalled for lack of assurance of sterility

K.C. Pharmaceuticals' Advanced Relief eye drops in 0.5 fl oz bottles may not be sterile due to a manufacturing issue. The affected products were sold under multiple store brands at Walgreens, Kroger, CVS, and other retailers nationwide. No infections have been reported so far.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalls

What to do

  1. Check if you have Advanced Relief eye drops with lot codes AR24D01, AR24G01, AR24G02, or AR24M01 (expiration dates between 04/30/26 and 10/31/26)
  2. Stop using the product immediately
  3. Return the bottle to the store where you bought it for a refund
  4. Contact your doctor if you have used these eye drops and develop eye redness, pain, or discharge
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, (dextran 70 0.1%, polyethylene glycol 400 1% and tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Sterile; a) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015; UPC 3 11917 20074 3; b) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; c) CVS Health, Distributed by :CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 43544 1; d) QC-Quality Choice, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-191-14; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01155 9; f) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 70677-1158-1; g) GoodSense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-130-01; h) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03641 3; I) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02556 3; j) Fast Acting, CODE RED Eye Drops, Sterile, Distributed by: 4 Trees, LLC, NDC 83817-963-01.
UPC codes
  • 311917200743
  • 050428435441
  • 093351011559
  • 036800036413
  • 095072025563
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 8 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
303,216 bottles
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3420 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0410-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, (dextran 70 0.1%, polyethylene glycol 400 1% and tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Sterile; a) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015; UPC 3 11917 20074 3; b) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; c) CVS Health, Distributed by :CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 43544 1; d) QC-Quality Choice, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-191-14; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01155 9; f) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 70677-1158-1; g) GoodSense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-130-01; h) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03641 3; I) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02556 3; j) Fast Acting, CODE RED Eye Drops, Sterile, Distributed by: 4 Trees, LLC, NDC 83817-963-01. Lack of Assurance of Sterility Lot: a) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AR24G01, AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26; b) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AR24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26; c) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26; d) AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; e) AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; f) AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; g) AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26, h) AR24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.:10/31/26; I) AR24M01, Exp.:10/31/26; j) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26. Distribution: Nationwide in the US Affected quantity: 303,216 bottles
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility

8 products in this recall

Walgreens, Good Sense and more eye drops recalled for sterility

K.C. Pharmaceuticals is recalling eight sterile eye drop products because the company cannot confirm they are sterile. The drops were sold under store and pharmacy brands including Best Choice, Walgreens, GERI CARE, LEADER, Good Sense, Industrial Eye Relief and Rugby. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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