Nationwide eyedrops recall

More than 3 million eye drops are being recalled across the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced K.C. Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling millions of bottles of eye drops, citing a concern of “lack of assurance of sterility.” The recall includes eight types of over-the-counter eye drops sold by major U.S. retailers inlcuding Sterile Eye Drops, Eye Drops Advanced Relief, Dry Eye Relief Drops, Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops, Sterile Eye Drops Original Formula, Sterile Eye Drops Redness Lubricant, Sterile Eye Drops Soothing Tears, and Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops. Various retailers sold the affected eye drops including Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, and Dollar General. To determine whether eye drops are subject to this recall, consumers should check the product’s lot code listed on the FDA’s announcement.