Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops have been recalled in the USA because of concerns that the products may be contaminated, as per the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall involved 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief manufactured and distributed by Prestige Brand Holdings. The FDA stated the company issued a voluntary recall of the product due to a “lack of assurance of sterility.” The affected eye drops were distributed nationwide.
The recall was classified as a Class II recall, meaning exposure to the affected product could possibly cause temporary or reversible health conditions, although the likelihood of serious consequences is considered remote.
Affected eye drops
The recalled eye drops come in 15mL bottles with an expiry date of September 30, 2027. Consumers can easily detect the affected eye drops using the below-mentioned information.
- Lot code: 2552A
- NDC: 67172-999-01
- UPC: 6 78112 65920 3
- Recall number: D-0766-2026
Consumers who have the recalled product are advised not to use it due to a lack of sterility assurance could potentially increase the risk of eye infection.
Prestige Brand Holdings is a consumer healthcare company that markets and distributes several over-the-counter products, including Dramamine, Breathe Right and Monistat.
It is pertinent to mention the company yet to comment on it.
Consumers who bought the affected eye drops may be able to return them to the retailer where they were bought.
Users are required to contact their local store to confirm its return or refund policy.
