Redness relief eye drops recalled for lack of sterility assurance
K.C. Pharmaceuticals has recalled multiple brands of sterile redness relief eye drops because they may not meet sterility standards. The affected products were distributed nationwide under various store and pharmacy brand names. No injuries have been reported so far.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalls
What to do
- Check if you have any of the affected eye drops (see lot numbers RL24D01, RL24F01, or RL24F02 expiring 04/30/26 or 06/30/26)
- Stop using the product immediately if you have it
- Do not use eye drops from open or damaged bottles
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist about safe alternatives
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Sterile EYE DROPS REDNESS LUBRICANT (glycerin 0.25% and naphazoline HCl 0.012%), 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Industrial Eye Relief, Distributed by: Cintas Corp., Mason, OH 45040, UPC 130209; b) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Eye Drops, Redness & Dry Eye Relief, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-606-05; c) Colirio Ojo De Aguila Eye Drops, Distributed by: Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204-2707, UPC 3 48201 01615 5; d) Colirio OFTAL-MYCIN, Distributed by: Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204-2707, UPC 3 48201 01613 1; e) LEADER Redness Relief, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0010-1; f) Equaline, sterile redness relief, DISTRIBUTED BY UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908, UPC 0 41163 46151 2; g) Walgreens, Redness Relief Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17741 0; h) Foster & Thrive, Redness Relief Eye Drops, Sterile, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1161-1; i) LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, Redness Relief, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE, CAMP HILL, PA 17011, NDC 11822-6453-4; j) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops Redness Relief, Distributed by: Discount Drug Mart, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 03411 4
- UPC codes
- 348201016155
- 348201016131
- 041163461512
- 311917177410
- 093351034114
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
This recall covers 8 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 315,144 bottles
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 3420 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0414-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Sterile EYE DROPS REDNESS LUBRICANT (glycerin 0.25% and naphazoline HCl 0.012%), 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Industrial Eye Relief, Distributed by: Cintas Corp., Mason, OH 45040, UPC 130209; b) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Eye Drops, Redness & Dry Eye Relief, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-606-05; c) Colirio Ojo De Aguila Eye Drops, Distributed by: Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204-2707, UPC 3 48201 01615 5; d) Colirio OFTAL-MYCIN, Distributed by: Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204-2707, UPC 3 48201 01613 1; e) LEADER Redness Relief, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0010-1; f) Equaline, sterile redness relief, DISTRIBUTED BY UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908, UPC 0 41163 46151 2; g) Walgreens, Redness Relief Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17741 0; h) Foster & Thrive, Redness Relief Eye Drops, Sterile, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1161-1; i) LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, Redness Relief, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE, CAMP HILL, PA 17011, NDC 11822-6453-4; j) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops Redness Relief, Distributed by: Discount Drug Mart, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 03411 4 Lack of Assurance of Sterility Lot: a) RL24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; b) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; c) RL24F01, Exp.:06/30/26; d) RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; e) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; f) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; g) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; h) RL24F01, Exp.:06/30/26; i) RL24F01, Exp.:06/30/26; j) RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; k) Distribution: Nationwide in the US Affected quantity: 315,144 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.
- Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISER…D-0409-2026 · 182,424 bottles
- 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, D…D-0410-2026 · 303,216 bottles
- Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericar…D-0411-2026 · 1,023,096 bottles
- Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (polyethylene 400 0.4%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUB…D-0412-2026 · 245,184 bottles
- Sterile Eye Drops ORIGINAL FORMULA (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, I…D-0413-2026 · 378,144 bottles
- Sterile EYE DROPS REDNESS LUBRICANT (glycerin 0.25% and naphazoline HCl 0.012%), 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Industrial Eye Relief, Distributed by: Cintas… (this page)D-0414-2026 · 315,144 bottles
- STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and propylene glycol 0.3%), 0.5 OZ 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Rugby LUBRICATING EYE DROPS,…D-0415-2026 · 74,016 bottles
- Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, D…D-0416-2026 · 589,848 bottles