K.C. Pharmaceuticals Recalls Eye Drops Over Sterility Concerns

K.C. Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled more than three million bottles of eight different eye drop brands due to a lack of assurance in their sterility, according to the FDA and multiple news outlets.

The recall affects various types of eye drops including Sterile EYE DROPS AC, Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, and Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops. These products were sold at major retailers such as CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, H-E-B, Publix, Rite Aid, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, and several other stores across the United States.

The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that while there is a remote probability of serious health issues arising from use of these products. As reported by UPI, people who have the drops can continue to use them unless otherwise directed by K.C. Pharmaceuticals or the FDA. According to CBS News, the recall was initiated on March 3 and classified by the FDA on March 31.

The recalled eye drops include Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile Eye Drops Original Formula, among others. The exact lot codes for these products can be found on the FDA's website. According to Daily Mail, the recall is due to a 'lack of assurance of sterility,' which suggests that the drops may be contaminated with bacteria or particles that could damage the eye.

The FDA has not received any reports of injuries linked to these recalled products. Consumers are advised by multiple sources, including Daily Mail, to throw out the affected products immediately and seek a full refund from their retailers.