Prestige Brand Holdings has initiated a voluntary recall of approximately 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops following FDA notification of potential contamination issues. The recall stems from a lack of assurance regarding the sterility of the product, which the FDA has classified as a Class II recall—a moderate-risk designation indicating that use of the affected product could potentially cause temporary or reversible health consequences, though serious adverse outcomes are considered remote.
The recall applies specifically to 15-milliliter bottles bearing lot code 2552A and an expiration date of 30 September 2027. The eye drops were distributed by Medtech Products Inc, a subsidiary of Prestige Consumer Healthcare. Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief is formulated as an astringent and lubricant designed to relieve redness, itching, burning sensations, and watery eyes.
The recalled product has been stocked at numerous major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, Giant Eagle, Meijer, Dollar General, and Family Dollar locations. Consumers are instructed to discontinue use of the affected eye drops and seek refunds from retailers. Individuals with concerns about potential health effects are advised to consult with a pharmacist or healthcare provider.
While eye drop recalls remain relatively uncommon compared with ongoing food safety incidents in the nation, such recalls have occurred previously. In 2023, the FDA recalled EzriCare Artificial Tears after the product was associated with infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a multidrug-resistant bacterium. That outbreak resulted in one fatality and injuries affecting 68 individuals, with some cases requiring surgical removal of the affected eye.
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