Artificial Tears Eye Drops Recall
Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY C
Updated March 3, 2026
Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops sold under multiple store brands are being recalled because the manufacturer cannot guarantee they remain sterile. Using non-sterile eye drops can lead to serious eye infections.
Is the K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by FDA on March 3, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%) in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles sold under the following brands and distributors: LEADER (NDC 70000-0011-1, Cardinal Health), Good Sense (NDC 50804-110-01, Perrigo Direct), Good Neighbor Pharmacy (NDC 24385-006-05, AmerisourceBergen), TopCare health (UPC 0 36800 09331 7, Topco Associates), Best Choice (UPC 0 70038 47008 3, Valu Merchandisers), Kroger (UPC 0 11110 38600 7, The Kroger Co.), P (UPC 0 41415 00976 9, Publix Super Markets), and Quality Choice (NDC 83324-189-14, CDMA Inc).
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle of artificial tears eye drops with one of these product identifiers: LEADER (NDC 70000-0011-1), Good Sense (NDC 50804-110-01), Good Neighbor Pharmacy (NDC 24385-006-05), TopCare health (UPC 0 36800 09331 7), Best Choice (UPC 0 70038 47008 3), Kroger (UPC 0 11110 38600 7), P/Publix (UPC 0 41415 00976 9), or Quality Choice (NDC 83324-189-14).
What to do right now
Stop using this product immediately. Return the bottle to the retailer where you purchased it for a refund or replacement. Do not use the drops in your eyes.
The hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Brands affected
- Source
- FDA
- Category
- Drugs & Medications
- Recall ID
- fda-D-0416-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalled
- March 3, 2026
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