A pharmaceutical company has issued a voluntary recall of over 3 million of its over-the-counter eye-drop products after the Food and Drug Administration cited a “lack of assurance of sterility.”
According to the FDA notice, K.C. Pharmaceuticals, of Pomona, California, manufactures the products for a number of brands sold under names such as “Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops,” “Sterile Eye Drops” and “Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops.” The recall of 3,111,072 bottles began in early March.
The eye drops are sold at major retailers, including CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid.
There aren’t reports of injuries associated with the eye drops yet. The FDA notice classified the action as a “Class II recall.” Class II recalls apply to products that can cause “temporary or medically reversible” health problems.People can continue using their medication during a Class II recall unless stated otherwise by the company, according to the FDA.
Source: Eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS recalled over safety concerns, FDA says
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