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Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL… Recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc… was recalled on March 3, 2026 in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because lack of Assurance of Sterility.

Is my unit affected?

Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47010 6; b) QC-Quality Choice, Sterile Eye drops Irritation Relief, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-190-14; c) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops A.C., Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01158 0; d) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; e) Walgreens, Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17954 4; f) CAREONE, Itchy relief Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC., LANDOVER, MD 20785; g) Equaline, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 25114 4; h) TopCare health TM, DISTRIBUTED BY: TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03640 6; i) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-598-01; j) H.E.B A.C. Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43746 7

Model, lot & date codes to check

Lot: a) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; b) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; c) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; d) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; e) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; f) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; g) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; h)AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; i) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; j) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26;

Units affected: 182,424 bottles

Where it was sold: Nationwide in the US

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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