3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS and more are recalled. Here's what to know.
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Key Points:
- Over 3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers like Walgreens and CVS are being recalled due to sterility concerns, according to the FDA.
- The recall, issued on March 3 by manufacturer K.C. Pharmaceuticals, affects multiple brands including Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops and Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops.
- The FDA classified the recall as "Class II," indicating the products may cause temporary or reversible health issues, with serious adverse effects considered unlikely.
- The recall covers eight brands, with the largest affected lot being over 1 million bottles of Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops sold at stores such as Rite Aid, H-E-B, and Harris Teeter.
- This recall follows a previous 2023 eye drops recall involving a different manufacturer whose products were potentially contaminated with bacteria.
