HEALTH
Eye drops recall: Complete list of impacted products in the last days
Eye drops from several brands have been recalled by the FDA. Here is the complete list.
The Food and Drug Administration has released various voluntary recalls for eye drops as the products were found to be causing illness in users.
The most recent came on 15 November and covered produced by CVS, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Harvard Drug Group), Rite Aide, Target, Velocity Pharma LLC, and Walmart:
CVS
- Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
- Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (single pack)
- Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
- Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml
- Lubricant Gel drops 10 ml
- Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (single pack)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack)
- Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
Leader (Cardinal Health)
- Eye Irritation Relief 0.5 FL OZ (15 ml)
- Dry Eye Relief 0.5 FL OZ (15 ml)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 0.5 FL OZ (15 ml) (single)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 0.5 FL OZ (15 ml) (twin pack)
- Dry Eye Relief 0.33 FL OZ (10 ml)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 0.33 FL OZ (10 ml)
Rugby (Harvard Drug Group)
- Lubricating Eye Drops 0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Lubricating Tears Eye Drops 0.5 oz (15 ml)
Rite Aide
- Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack)
- Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops 15 ml
- Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml
- Lubricating Gel Drops 10 ml
- Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml
Target
- Up&Up Dry Eye Relief 15 ml
- Up&Up High Performance Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
- Up&Up High Performance Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
Velocity Pharma LLC
- Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml (triple pack)
Walmart
- Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL
What caused the recall?
The manufacturer of eye drops, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited, based in Mumbai, issued a voluntary recall for products after FDA investigators “found insanitary conditions.” In a warning issued by the FDA, the agency states that based on their findings, there is a risk of “eye infections or related harm.” It is important to note that so far, there have been no reported cases of infections caused by the eye drops related to the company manufacturing the drops for various US brands.
How do I know if my drops have been recalled?
You can find out by checking the expiration date on the packaging. The products, see the full list above, that expire between November 2023 and September 2025 are included in the recall. If you did purchase one of the recalled products, the FDA recommends that you throw it away.
Where to report adverse reactions
While no reactions have been reported thus far, the FDA has set up a to report cases to their MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. Reports can be filed online. One can also download the form needed to file a report and mail it to the “address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.”