Nearly 40,000 Eye Drop Bottles Are Recalled Over Potential Contamination

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1. 22d ago

   FDA Recalls 39,060 Bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief

   Prestige Consumer Healthcare is recalling 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief across the United States due to potential contamination and a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 15 mL bottles with an expiration date of September 30, 2027. Federal safety regulators and the FDA reported the action, which impacts products sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Kroger. Consumers are advised to check their homes for the affected product.

   Why it matters

   Sterility failures in eye drops can lead to severe ocular infections. This nationwide recall targets a specific high-volume product sold through major national pharmacy and retail chains.

   What is confirmed

   • Prestige Consumer Healthcare recalled 39,060 15 mL bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
   • The recalled eye drops expire on September 30, 2027.
   • The FDA cited a lack of assurance of sterility and potential contamination as the reasons for the recall.
   • The affected products were sold at Target, Walmart, and Kroger.
   • The recall is nationwide across the United States.

   What to watch next

   • FDA reports on any patient injuries or infections linked to the contaminated bottles
   • Prestige Consumer Healthcare statements regarding the cause of the sterility failure
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. CBS News — Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says
   2. NBC News — Eye drops recalled over possible contamination, FDA reports
   3. The Guardian — 40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product
   4. WFSB — Nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief recalled over contamination concerns
   5. Cleveland.com — Check your homes: Recall covers 40,000 bottles of eye drops sold at Walmart, Target, Kroger
   6. The New York Times — Maker of Clear Eyes Recalls Nearly 40,000 Bottles Over Contamination Risk
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   8. www.omanobserver.om — 40,000 eye drop bottles recalled over potential contamination
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