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Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; c) Rite Aid, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-1067-2; d) LEADER DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01156 6; f) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1158-1; h) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-718-01; i) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; j) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Artificial Tears, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 71303 2; k) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; l) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-605-05

Name: Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles...
Brand: K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
SKU: FDA-D-0411-2026
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 8, 2026Recall ID: D-0411-2026Category: Drugs & MedicineCountry: United States

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Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; c) Rite Aid, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-1067-2; d) LEADER DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01156 6; f) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1158-1; h) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-718-01; i) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; j) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Artificial Tears, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 71303 2; k) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; l) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-605-05

Recalling Firm: K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc

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Reason for Recall / Hazard

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Product Description & Identification

Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; c) Rite Aid, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-1067-2; d) LEADER DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01156 6; f) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1158-1; h) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-718-01; i) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; j) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Artificial Tears, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 71303 2; k) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; l) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-605-05

Affected Products

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
City	Pomona
State	CA
Openfda › Nui › 1	N0000185370
Openfda › Nui › 2	N0000175629
Openfda › Nui › 3	N0000184306
Openfda › Nui › 4	N0000185001
Openfda › Nui › 5	M0000728
Openfda › Nui › 6	M0009417
Openfda › Upc › 1	0357896184056
Openfda › Upc › 2	0011822106702
Openfda › Upc › 3	0096295137064
Openfda › Upc › 4	0096295137071
Openfda › Upc › 5	0010939958273
Openfda › Upc › 6	0713733296922
Openfda › Upc › 7	036800361003
Openfda › Upc › 8	093351011566
Openfda › Upc › 9	041220437412
Openfda › Upc › 10	095072026560
Openfda › Upc › 11	072036713032
Openfda › Upc › 12	614299056206
Openfda › Unii › 1	PDC6A3C0OX
Openfda › Unii › 2	3NXW29V3WO
Openfda › Unii › 3	B697894SGQ
Openfda › Unii › 4	0YZT43HS7D
Openfda › Route	OPHTHALMIC
Openfda › Rxcui › 1	259581
Openfda › Rxcui › 2	996209
Openfda › Spl id › 1	472b069b-4e80-8cb8-e063-6294a90a302b
Openfda › Spl id › 2	0d385aa4-0522-b4c5-e063-6294a90a65f8
Openfda › Spl id › 3	4c26604a-a018-ceb5-e063-6394a90a27a3
Openfda › Spl id › 4	474922b2-773c-4cff-e063-6394a90a6b3a
Openfda › Spl id › 5	0d22e47a-248f-46d1-e063-6294a90ab3c2
Openfda › Brand name › 1	ARTIFICIAL TEARS
Openfda › Brand name › 2	RITE AID EYE DROPS DRY EYE RELIEF
Openfda › Brand name › 3	LEADER DRY EYE RELIEF EYE DROPS
Openfda › Brand name › 4	FOSTER AND THRIVE ADVANCED RELIEF EYE DROPS
Openfda › Brand name › 5	MEIJER DRY EYE RELIEF
Openfda › Spl set id › 1	7cc437e3-bad9-59be-e053-2991aa0a1da3
Openfda › Spl set id › 2	fa1b5b66-9643-e9a7-e053-6394a90ae3cf
Openfda › Spl set id › 3	2ded4bda-b3c3-4521-8701-5c8446fd148b
Openfda › Spl set id › 4	0019cd99-b245-2ffc-e063-6294a90a9f27
Openfda › Spl set id › 5	9feaa5e2-6aca-96e8-e053-2a95a90a54bd
Openfda › Package ndc › 1	57896-181-05
Openfda › Package ndc › 2	11822-1067-2
Openfda › Package ndc › 3	70000-0502-1
Openfda › Package ndc › 4	70000-0502-2
Openfda › Package ndc › 5	70677-1158-1
Openfda › Package ndc › 6	41250-718-01
Openfda › Package ndc › 7	46122-605-05
Openfda › Product ndc › 1	57896-181
Openfda › Product ndc › 2	11822-1067
Openfda › Product ndc › 3	70000-0502
Openfda › Product ndc › 4	70677-1158
Openfda › Product ndc › 5	41250-718
Openfda › Generic name › 1	GLYCERIN
Openfda › Generic name › 2	GLYCERIN, HYPROMELLOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400
Openfda › Generic name › 3	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, TETRAHYDROZOLINE HCL
Openfda › Product type	HUMAN OTC DRUG
Openfda › Pharm class cs › 1	Allergens [CS]
Openfda › Pharm class cs › 2	Glycerol [CS]
Openfda › Pharm class pe › 1	Increased Histamine Release [PE]
Openfda › Pharm class pe › 2	Cell-mediated Immunity [PE]
Openfda › Pharm class pe › 3	Increased IgG Production [PE]
Openfda › Substance name › 1	GLYCERIN
Openfda › Substance name › 2	HYPROMELLOSES
Openfda › Substance name › 3	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400
Openfda › Substance name › 4	HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
Openfda › Substance name › 5	TETRAHYDROZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Openfda › Pharm class epc	Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
Openfda › Manufacturer name › 1	Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
Openfda › Manufacturer name › 2	Rite Aid Corporation
Openfda › Manufacturer name › 3	CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER
Openfda › Manufacturer name › 4	Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
Openfda › Manufacturer name › 5	Meijer Distribution, Inc.
Openfda › Application number	M018
Openfda › Is original packager	true
Event id	98533
Address 1	3420 Pomona Blvd
Code info	Lot: a) LT24E01, LT24E02, LT24E03, Exp.: 05/31/26; LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; LT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; LT24M01, LT24M02, Exp.: 10/31/26; b) LT24E03, Exp.: 05/31/26; LT24F01, Exp.:06/30/26; LT24G01, Exp.:07/31/26; LT24M02, Exp.: 10/31/26; c) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; d) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; LT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; e) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; f) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; LT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; g) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; LT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; h) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; i) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; LT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; j) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; k) LT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; L) LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26; m)
Postal code	91768-3236
Report date	20260408
Product type	Drugs
Product quantity	1,023,096 bottles
Reason for recall	Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Voluntary mandated	Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date	20260303
Initial firm notification	E-Mail
Center classification date	20260331

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Inspect the NDC code, batch number, or control number on your medicine bottle or blister packaging to confirm whether your unit is included.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Do not abruptly stop critical prescribed medication without physician advice. Contact your dispensing pharmacist immediately for a safe alternative.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (FDA Drugs).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles...?

Check the lot number and NDC on your prescription label. For essential medications, consult your doctor or dispensing pharmacist immediately before abruptly stopping your dose.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (FDA Drugs). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Overview

Recalling FirmK.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
StatusOngoing
Risk LevelClass II
DistributionNationwide in the US

Recall Hazard Severity

High Alert (Class I)

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🚨 SAFETY ALERT: K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc - Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; c) Rite Aid, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-1067-2; d) LEADER DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01156 6; f) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1158-1; h) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-718-01; i) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; j) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Artificial Tears, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 71303 2; k) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; l) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-605-05

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Spread the WordDry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; c) Rite Aid, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-1067-2; d) LEADER DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01156 6; f) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1158-1; h) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-718-01; i) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; j) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Artificial Tears, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 71303 2; k) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; l) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-605-05

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Product Description & Identification

Affected Products

Additional Source Details

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles...?

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles...?

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

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