Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers that over 136,000 bottles of eye drops often used to treat pink eye
Now, yet another recall has been announced for a different brand of eye drops—these, indicated for eye dryness,
On December 18, 2024, the FDA first announced the recall of Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4% Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops
Also known as “artificial tears,” this type of solution is formulated to help soothe the effects of “dry, smoky or windy environments
It is sold over-the-counter, often by off-label brands, and may be available at major pharmacies, retail chains, and through outlets such as Amazon.
The recall reason, as cited by the FDA: “LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP.” The nature of the labeling error is unclear,
One upside is that if you’ve used them, this week the FDA categorized the recall as a Class III risk level, suggesting that use of the product is “not likely to cause adverse health
Past eye drop recalls have highlighted their potential dangers. In 2023, the FDA issued a mass recall affecting over 25 brands of contaminated eye drops