dpUpdated Aug. 19, 2026, 5:35 p.m. ET
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops have been recalled nationwide due to a possible contamination problem, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA said in an enforcement report that Prestige Brand Holdings is voluntarily recalling 39,060 bottles of its Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops due to a “lack of assurance of sterility.” The bottles were distributed nationwide, according to the report.
The agency has classified the recall as a Class II recall, which means the “use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
Prestige Brand Holdings is a consumer health care company that markets, sells and distributes over-the-counter products such as Dramamine, Breathe Right nasal strips and Monistat, among other products.
Prestige did not immediately respond to a USA TODAY request for comment.
Which eye drops have been recalled?
According to the FDA, the recalled eye drops are 15mL bottles with an expiration date of Sept. 30, 2027. Additional product information is listed below:
- Lot code: 2552A
- NDC: 67172-999-01
- UPC: 6 78112 65920 3
- Recall number: D-0766-2026
What to do if you have the recalled eye drops
Consumers should not use the recalled eye drops, as they could be contaminated or cause infection.
While the FDA did not specify in the enforcement report, recalled products can often be returned to the place of purchase; call your local store to check your options.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].
