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Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5… Recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl… was recalled on September 11, 2026 in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because lack of Assurance of Sterility.

Is my unit affected?

Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; b) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) Good Sense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin& Dunn, Inc., A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-110-01; e) Medic'c Choice, Sterile 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), Manufactured by KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, NDC 55651-008-01; f) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; g) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14; h) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; I) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO. DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 06503 8; J) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7.

Model, lot & date codes to check

Lot: a) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; b) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026; AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25F02, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; c) AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; d) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026; AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25F02, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; e) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; f) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; g) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25F02, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; h) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; I) AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; J) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026.

Units affected: 505,896 cartons

Where it was sold: US Nationwide

Compare the codes above against the label on your product — usually on the bottom, the back panel, or the packaging. If your unit isn't listed, it is not part of this recall.

What's the hazard?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means the product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem; the chance of serious harm is remote.

Your remedy & how to claim it

Stop using the product. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or dispose of it. Contact the recalling firm with questions.

Contact: Recalling firm: K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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