FDA-Drug2026-04-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
K.C. Pharmaceuticals artificial tears eye drops recalled for sterility concerns
OTHERNationwide distribution
Stop using recalled artificial tears eye drops
Multiple brands of artificial tears eye drops made by K.C. Pharmaceuticals have been recalled because the manufacturer cannot confirm the product is sterile. The affected drops are sold under store brands including Leader, Good Sense, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, TopCare, Best Choice, Kroger, Publix, and Quality Choice. No injuries have been reported.
- Check if your eye drops match one of the recalled brands and lot numbers (AT24D01, AT24E01, AT24E02, or AT24G01 with expiration dates between 04/30/26 and 07/31/26)
- Stop using the product if it matches the recall
- Return the bottle to the store where you purchased it or throw it away
- Contact your pharmacy or the FDA if you have questions about your specific product
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Sold states
Nationwide in the US
Affected count
589,848 bottles
Manufactured in
3420 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA, United States
Products
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, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; b) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-110-01; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; e) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; f) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7; g) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; h) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0416-2026More K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalls
- FDA-Drug2026-04-08Multiple brand ultra lubricating eye drops recalled for sterility concerns
- FDA-Drug2026-04-08Multiple brands of sterile eye drops recalled for lack of sterility assurance
- FDA-Drug2026-04-08K.C. Pharmaceuticals Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops recalled for lack of sterility assurance
- FDA-Drug2026-04-08K.C. Pharmaceuticals redness relief eye drops recalled for sterility concerns
- FDA-Drug2026-04-08K.C. Pharmaceuticals Advanced Relief eye drops recalled for sterility concerns
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