STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

March 3, 2026

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalls STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and propylene glycol 0.3%), 0.5 OZ 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bot…

Recall number

D-0415-2026

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide in the US

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and propylene glycol 0.3%), 0.5 OZ 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Rugby LUBRICATING EYE DROPS, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1219-94; b) Walgreens, Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20300 3