FDA RECALL · CLASS II
747,844 units · 9 products
See which products are affected.
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RECALL INFO · 01
Nearly 750,000 eye-care products are included. The concern is a lack of assurance of sterility.
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WALGREENS · 02
More than 500,000 Walgreens-branded units are affected, including bottles and twin packs.
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THE REASON · 03
The recall involves sterility concerns. Eye products need strict manufacturing controls because they go directly into the eye.
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THE PRODUCTS · 04
The recall covers nine products from several brands — 747,844 units in total.
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WALGREENS · 05
About 301,114 Walgreens lubricant eye-drop bottles are included, plus another 199,600 twin packs.
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OTHER BRANDS · 06
The recall also includes AvKare, Reliable-1, Cameron Pharmaceuticals, TRP The Relief Products and Major Pharmaceuticals.
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FDA · 07
The FDA classified the recall as Class II on September 21 — temporary or medically reversible health effects, or a remote chance of serious harm.
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CHECKLIST · 08
Look at the product name, lot number and expiration date to see whether your product is affected.
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CHECKLIST · 09
If your product matches the recall, stop using it and contact your healthcare professional for advice.
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CHECKLIST · 10
Don’t rely on the brand name alone — match the exact product, lot number and expiration date.
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