Prestige Brand Holdings, headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, has initiated a voluntary recall of 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops following FDA notification of potential sterility issues. The affected product consists of 15ml bottles marked with lot code 2552A and carrying an expiration date of 30 September 2027. Medtech Products Inc, a subsidiary of Prestige Consumer Healthcare, served as the distributor for the recalled eye drops.
The FDA classified this action as a Class II recall, indicating a moderate-risk situation where product use or exposure may cause temporary or reversible health consequences, though the likelihood of serious adverse effects is considered remote. The eye drops are formulated as an astringent and lubricant designed to relieve redness, itching, burning, and watery eyes.
The affected product was available at major retail chains including Walmart, Target, Kroger, Giant Eagle, Meijer, Dollar General, and Family Dollar locations. Consumers have been instructed to discontinue use of the recalled product and seek refunds. Those experiencing concerns about potential health effects are advised to consult with a pharmacist or healthcare provider.
Eye drop-related recalls, while less frequent than food safety incidents, have occurred previously. In 2023, the FDA recalled EzriCare Artificial Tears after contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a drug-resistant bacterium, was linked to an outbreak affecting multiple individuals. That incident resulted in severe complications for some patients, including cases requiring surgical eye removal.
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