Naphazoline Eye Drops Recall: KC Pharmaceuticals Sterile Lubricant
Announced 2026-10-14 · FDA
The FDA is recalling KC Pharmaceuticals Sterile Eye Drops due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall covers multiple lots with various expiration dates and nationwide distribution in the United States. No corrective action is specified in the recall record.
| Brand | K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | Sterile Eye Drops Redness Relief (Glycerin 0.25%, Naphazoline HCl 0.02% Lubricant | Redness Reliever) (Relieves Dryness, Burning and Irritations), 0.5 fl oz (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0010-1; b) Discount drug mart, Distributed by: Discount Drug Mart, 211 Commerce Drive, Medina, OH 44256, UPC: 0 93351 03411 4; c) EQUALINE, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 46151 2; d) Colirio Ojo de Aguila, Distributed by Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204, UPC: 3 48201 01615 5; e) Clear Eyes Redness Relief, ¿ 2025 Dist. by Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591, UPC 6 78112 25415 6; f) Equate", DISTRIBUTED BY WALMART INC., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 79903-012-01; g) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17741 0; h) Xpect Industrial Eye Relief, Distributed by: Cintas Corp., Mason, OH 45040, UPC: 130209. |
| Reason | Lack of Assurance of Sterility |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 1327248 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using any eye drops from this recall if you have them.
- Check the lot number and expiration date on your bottle to see if it is included.
- Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance and possible replacement, or contact the distributor listed for return information.
- If you experience redness, irritation, or vision changes, seek medical advice.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | Lot: a) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; b) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; c) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; d) RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; e) RL25G02, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25G03, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25G04, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25H02, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25H03, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25H04, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25K02, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25K03, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25K04, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25M03, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25M04, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; RL25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; RL25N04, Exp.: 11/30/2027; f) RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25H01, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25M05, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; g) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25H01, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; h) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25H01, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25M05, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027. |
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| Lot / date codes | Lot: a) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; b) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; c) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; d) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; e) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; LT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; LT25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; LT25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; LT25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; f) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; g) LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; h) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; I) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027. |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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