Leader, Good Sense artificial tears recalled for lack of sterility assurance
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.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalls
What to do
- 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
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 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
- UPC codes
- 368000933170
- 700384700830
- 111103860070
- 414150097690
- 036800093317
- 070038470083
- 011110386007
- 041415009769
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (0 months and older)
This recall covers 8 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 589,848 bottles
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 3420 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0416-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 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 Lack of Assurance of Sterility Lot: a) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; b) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; c) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; d) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; e) AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; f) AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; g) AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26. Distribution: Nationwide in the US Affected quantity: 589,848 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…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… (this page)D-0416-2026 · 589,848 bottles