40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product
Summary
Nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops are being recalled across the US because of concerns they may not be sterile. The recall was issued by Prestige Brand Holdings and the FDA classified it as a moderate-risk issue.Key Facts
- The recall involves 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops.
- The affected bottles are 15ml with lot code 2552A and expire on September 30, 2027.
- The product is sold at major stores like Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Dollar General.
- The FDA calls this a Class II recall, meaning the product might cause temporary health problems but serious issues are unlikely.
- Consumers should stop using the eye drops and return them for a refund.
- People worried about health effects should talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
- Eye drop recalls are rarer than food safety recalls but can happen due to contamination risks.
- In 2023, a similar recall happened for EzriCare Artificial Tears linked to bacterial infection that caused serious illness.
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