Prestige Brands has recalled nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief due to potential contamination risks. Check lot numbers here.
Nationwide Health Alert: Nearly 40,000 Clear Eyes Eye Drop Bottles Recalled Over Potential Contamination Risks
Check your medicine cabinets carefully. Health officials are warning consumers across the United States to immediately stop using a popular over-the-counter eye drop brand following a nationwide recall driven by potential contamination concerns.
Distributor Prestige Brand Holdings has voluntarily pulled 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief from store shelves. According to an enforcement notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was triggered by a “lack of assurance of sterility” during the manufacturing process.
The FDA has categorized the action as a Class II recall, meaning exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though serious injury remains unlikely.
If you regularly use over-the-counter eye allergy drops, verify whether your bottle matches the affected manufacturing details:
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Product Name: Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz)
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Lot Code: 2552A
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Expiration Date: September 30, 2027
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NDC Code: 67172-999-01
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UPC: 6 78112 65920 3
The recalled bottles were distributed nationwide through major retail chains, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, Meijer, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.
Ophthalmic products carry strict manufacturing standards because drops are applied directly to delicate eye tissues, bypassing the body’s natural external barriers. Unsterile or contaminated eye solutions can introduce harmful microorganisms onto the cornea, leading to irritation, discharge, or severe bacterial infections.
Company representatives confirmed that no serious medical events have been reported to date and that the voluntary recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution.
Consumers who own bottles from lot 2552A should discontinue use immediately and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone experiencing unusual eye pain, vision changes, or persistent redness after using the product should consult a healthcare provider promptly.
