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Major Eye Drop Recall Nearly 750,000 eye-care products are included in the recall. The concern is a lack of assurance of sterility.

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Over 500,000 Walgreens Unit More than 500,000 Walgreens-branded units are affected. They include bottles and twin packs. 

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Why Were They Recalled? The recall involves concerns about sterility. Eye products need strict manufacturing controls because they are used directly in the eye. 

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Recall Has 9 Product The recall covers nine products and 747,844 total units. The products come from several brands. 

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Walgreens Lubricant Drop The recall includes about 301,114 Walgreens lubricant eye-drop bottles. Another 199,600 twin packs are also affected.

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Other Brands Affected The recall also includes AvKare, Reliable-1, Cameron Pharmaceuticals and TRP The Relief Products. Major Pharmaceuticals is also included.

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Class II Recall The FDA classified the recall as Class II on September 21. The FDA says Class II recalls involve temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or a remote probability of serious harm.

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Check Your Bottle Consumers should check the product name, lot number and expiration date. These details help determine whether a product is affected.

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What Should You Do? If your product matches the recalled information, stop using it. Consumers should contact their healthcare professional for advice.

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Check Before Using Don't rely only on the brand name. Check the exact product, lot number and expiration date against the recall information. 

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