In a nationwide recall, nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops have been identified as potentially contaminated, the Food and Drug Administration has announced.
The recall targets 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops from Prestige Brand Holdings, based in Tarrytown, New York. This voluntary move stems from concerns over the sterility of the products, as highlighted in an FDA enforcement report.
These compromised bottles are in 15-milliliter size, marked with the lot code 2552A, and bear an expiration date of September 30, 2027.
Distribution was handled by Medtech Products Inc., a subsidiary of Prestige Consumer Healthcare.
The FDA has labeled this as a Class II recall. According to the agency, this classification indicates a situation where the usage of the product could lead to temporary or reversible medical issues, with the risk of serious health consequences being considered low.
Other brands in the Prestige portfolio include Dramamine, Luden’s and Anacin.
The company completed the acquisition of the Breathe Right brand – known for its nasal strips – and other assets from Foundation Consumer Healthcare in June in a deal valued at about $1.05 billion.
FOX Business reached out to Prestige Brands for comment.