FDAClass IIApril 8, 2026

Sterile EYE Drops Soothing Tears recall: Sterility Concern

STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and propylene glycol 0.3%), 0.5 OZ 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Rugby LUBRICATING EYE DROPS, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1219-94; b) Walgreens, Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20300 3

Why was Sterile EYE Drops Soothing Tears recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot: a) SY24K01, SY24K02, Exp.: 09/30/26; b) SY24K01, SY24K02, Exp.: 09/30/26.

Product
STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and propylene glycol 0.3%), 0.5 OZ 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Rugby LUBRICATING EYE DROPS, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1219-94; b) Walgreens, Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20300 3
Recalling firm
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Quantity
74,016 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the US
Recall date
April 8, 2026
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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