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Sterile Lubricant Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY… Recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Sterile Lubricant Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15… 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?

Sterile Lubricant Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; b) Crocodile Tears, Distributed by: Crocodile Tears, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, UPC: 8 67166 00000 4; c) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC: 0 93351 01156 6; d) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 14299 05620 6; e) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., 1295 Towbin Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; f) H.E.B Dry Eye, Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Harris Teeter, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036 71303 2; h) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp. Via Strategic Sourcing Servies LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 70677-1157-1; I) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3.

Model, lot & date codes to check

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.

Units affected: 1,327,248 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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