Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eye Drops Maximum, Redness Relief, Sterile, 1/2 FL OZ recall: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recall published 11 days ago

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

Particulate matter or a sterility failure prompted this notice, the most common reason injectable and ophthalmic products are withdrawn.

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-0005-2027
Published
October 14, 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
1,435,830 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Harris Teeter, Walgreens, Target
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot: a) CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; b) CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; c) CM25C01, Exp.: 3/31/2027; CM25C02, Exp.: 3/31/2027; CM25C03, Exp.: 3/31/2027; CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; CM25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; d) CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; CM25E01, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; e) CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; CM25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; CM25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; f) CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027.
UPC codes
614299896369, 072036735898, 784847575494, 036800211230, 311917200750

Products covered by this recall

Eye Drops MAXIMUM, REDNESS RELIEF, Sterile, 1/2 FL OZ (0.5 ML); a) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 14299 89636 9; b) Harris Teeter, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036 73589 8; c) TYSON, MIKE RED EYE DROPS, Distributed by: JBRANDS Distribution, Miami, FL 33009, UPC: 7 84847 57549 4; d) up & up, Distributed by: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403, NDC 11673-100-01; e) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 21123 0; f) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO. 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20075 0.

Check your product

The notice names 8 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.

  • 614299896369
  • 072036735898
  • 784847575494
  • 036800211230
  • 311917200750

NDC number

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

  • 11673-100-01

Package size

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

  • 2 FL OZ
  • 0.5 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. — Particulate matter or a sterility failure prompted this notice, the most common reason injectable and ophthalmic products are withdrawn.

  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.

What the company owes you

A recalled medicine is the manufacturer’s cost to carry, not yours or your pharmacist’s.

  • The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.
  • Ask the pharmacy to handle the claim where they can — they process recall returns in bulk and it saves you the correspondence.
  • Keep the carton, the leaflet and the pharmacy label together until the claim is closed.
  • Costs beyond the price of the medicine need to go to the company directly, in writing, with the recall number quoted.

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 614299896369, 072036735898, 784847575494. 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?

The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Harris Teeter, Walgreens, Target.

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