Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, , 0.5 FL OZ bottles, Sterile recall: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recall published 7 months ago

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

What the notice says: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Why it matters: The product was made or packaged in conditions that cannot assure sterility, or visible particles were found in it. For anything injected, infused or used in the eye, that is a direct route for contamination into the body.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Watch for fever, chills, pain, redness, swelling or discharge at an injection site, and for a red, painful or suddenly blurred eye after using an eye product. Any of these needs same-day medical attention. Do not wait to see whether it settles, and tell the clinician which product and lot you used so it can be reported against the recall.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0410-2026
Published
April 8, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Units affected
303,216 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Walgreens, Kroger, CVS
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot: a) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AR24G01, AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26; b) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AR24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26; c) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26; d) AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; e) AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; f) AR24G02, Exp.: 07/31/26; g) AR24M01, Exp.: 10/31/26, h) AR24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; AR24M01, Exp.:10/31/26; I) AR24M01, Exp.:10/31/26; j) AR24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26.
UPC codes
311917200743, 050428435441, 093351011559, 036800036413, 095072025563

Products covered by this recall

EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, (dextran 70 0.1%, polyethylene glycol 400 1% and tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Sterile; a) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015; UPC 3 11917 20074 3; b) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; c) CVS Health, Distributed by :CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 43544 1; d) QC-Quality Choice, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-191-14; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01155 9; f) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 70677-1158-1; g) GoodSense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-130-01; h) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03641 3; I) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02556 3; j) Fast Acting, CODE RED Eye Drops, Sterile, Distributed by: 4 Trees, LLC, NDC 83817-963-01.

Check your product

The notice names 11 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 311917200743
  • 050428435441
  • 093351011559
  • 036800036413
  • 095072025563

NDC number

On the carton and again on the bottle or blister label.

  • 83324-191-14
  • 70677-1158-1
  • 50804-130-01
  • 83817-963-01

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 0.5 FL OZ
  • 15 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Drug enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Sterility

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc — The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

  1. Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.
  2. Report any infection or reaction you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.
  3. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.
  4. Call your prescriber or pharmacy today about a replacement from an unaffected lot — do not simply skip doses of a medicine you depend on.

Getting a replacement supply

Do not let a refund question interrupt your treatment. Deal with the supply first and the money second.

  • Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.
  • Insurers do not normally count a recall replacement against a refill limit. If one is refused, ask the pharmacist to call it through as a recall override.
  • Over-the-counter products are refunded at the till like any other purchase; the recall notice on your phone is enough to explain the return.
  • If the manufacturer runs a direct reimbursement form, it will be linked from the official notice on this page.

Company contact: K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc — 3420 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA, 91768-3236

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Drug enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc prescription & otc drugs recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility Lack of Assurance of Sterility

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 311917200743, 050428435441, 093351011559. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Walgreens, Kroger, CVS.

Related recalls