Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc Sterile EYE Drops Redness Lubricant , 0.5 fl oz bottles recall: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recall published 7 months 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matter or a sterility failure prompted this notice, the most common reason injectable and ophthalmic products are withdrawn.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-0414-2026
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
315,144 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Walgreens, Rite Aid
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot: a) RL24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; b) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; c) RL24F01, Exp.:06/30/26; d) RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; e) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; f) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; g) RL24F01, RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; h) RL24F01, Exp.:06/30/26; i) RL24F01, Exp.:06/30/26; j) RL24F02, Exp.:06/30/26; k)
UPC codes
348201016155, 348201016131, 041163461512, 311917177410, 093351034114

Products covered by this recall

Sterile EYE DROPS REDNESS LUBRICANT (glycerin 0.25% and naphazoline HCl 0.012%), 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Industrial Eye Relief, Distributed by: Cintas Corp., Mason, OH 45040, UPC 130209; b) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Eye Drops, Redness & Dry Eye Relief, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-606-05; c) Colirio Ojo De Aguila Eye Drops, Distributed by: Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204-2707, UPC 3 48201 01615 5; d) Colirio OFTAL-MYCIN, Distributed by: Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204-2707, UPC 3 48201 01613 1; e) LEADER Redness Relief, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0010-1; f) Equaline, sterile redness relief, DISTRIBUTED BY UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908, UPC 0 41163 46151 2; g) Walgreens, Redness Relief Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17741 0; h) Foster & Thrive, Redness Relief Eye Drops, Sterile, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1161-1; i) LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, Redness Relief, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE, CAMP HILL, PA 17011, NDC 11822-6453-4; j) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops Redness Relief, Distributed by: Discount Drug Mart, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 03411 4

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.

  • 348201016155
  • 348201016131
  • 041163461512
  • 311917177410
  • 093351034114

NDC number

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

  • 46122-606-05
  • 70000-0010-1
  • 70677-1161-1
  • 11822-6453-4

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 — 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.

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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 348201016155, 348201016131, 041163461512. 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 Walgreens, Rite Aid.

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