FDA Recall D-0412-2026

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc · Pomona, CA

Class II Ongoing 72 days on record

Moderate impact — Class II recall — temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence possible; remote probability of serious adverse health consequence.

Product

Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (polyethylene 400 0.4%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0457-1; b) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Ultra Lubricant, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 73588 1; c) Foster & Thrive, Lubricating Eye Drops, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1160-1; d) Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20167 2; e) P high performance Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 09876 3; f) Kroger high performance lubricant eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; g) Good Sense Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; h) meijer Ultra Lubricant, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-937-01; i) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39690 2; j) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Twin pack, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 44738 3; k) QC-Quality Choice, Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-029-15; l) AVENOVA LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, Twin pack, Distributed by: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CA 94608, UPC 8 57005 00411 9.

Lot / code: Lot: a) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26; b) SU24E01, Exp.: 5/31/26; c) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26; d) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; e) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26; f) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26; g) SU24E01, SU24E02, SU24E03, Exp.: 5/31/26; h) SU24E01, Exp.: 5/31/26; i) SU24E01, SU24E02, SU24E03, Exp.: 5/31/26; j) SU24E03, Exp.: 5/31/26; k) SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26; L) SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26.

Quantity: 245,184 bottles

Reason for recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recall record

Recall number: D-0412-2026
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification: E-Mail
Distribution: Nationwide in the US
Recall initiated: 2026-03-03
Classified by FDA Center: 2026-03-31
FDA published: 2026-04-08
Recalling firm: K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Firm location: Pomona, CA

Drug identification

Brand name(s): LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPS, FOSTER AND THRIVE LUBRICATING TEARS LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, GOODSENSE ULTRA LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, MEIJER ULTRA LUBRICANT EYE DROPS HIGH PERFORMANCE, QUALITY CHOICE LUBRICANT EYE DROPS HIGH PERFORMANCE
Generic name(s): POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Manufacturer(s): Cardinal Health, Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc., Meijer Distribution, Inc., Chain Drug Marketing Assoc., Inc.
NDC(s): 70000-0457, 70677-1160, 50804-160, 41250-937, 83324-029
Route(s): OPHTHALMIC

Operational response

Class II recalls indicate possible temporary or reversible health consequences. Remove affected lots from active dispensing. Segregate inventory. Check the firm’s recall notification for guidance on patient outreach.

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