Eye Drops Recall: Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops
Announced 2026-04-08 · FDA
FDA is recalling 74,016 bottles of sterile lubricant eye drops distributed nationwide in the US under Rugby Lubricating Eye Drops and Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops. The recall is due to a lack of assurance of sterility. Recall numbers are Lot SY24K01 and SY24K02, expiring 09/30/26.
| Brand | K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
|---|---|
| Product | 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 |
| Reason | Lack of Assurance of Sterility |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 589848 |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the US |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | Lot: a) SY24K01, SY24K02, Exp.: 09/30/26; b) SY24K01, SY24K02, Exp.: 09/30/26. |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using any recalled eye drops immediately.
- Check if your bottle matches Lot SY24K01 or SY24K02 with expiry 09/30/26; if so, dispose of it or return it per retailer instructions.
- Contact Rugby Laboratories or Walgreens for disposal or return instructions and any refunds or replacements.
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