The main recalled eye drops in recent news are K.C. Pharmaceuticals’ over- the-counter products sold as “Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops,” “Sterile Eye Drops,” and “Artificial Tears” ; the recall covered 3,111,072 bottles because of a reported lack of assurance of sterility. In earlier recall waves, Global Pharma Healthcare’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops sold under EzriCare and Delsam Pharma were also recalled due to possible contamination.

Recent recall

The latest widely reported recall involves products manufactured by K.C. Pharmaceuticals and sold at major retailers including CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. The FDA-linked report says the recall started in early March 2026 and affected more than 3 million bottles.

Earlier recalled brands

The well-known 2023 recall involved Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops from Global Pharma Healthcare , distributed under EzriCare and Delsam Pharma. GoodRx also notes additional recalled eye-drop products over 2023 to 2025, including some CVS Health , Leader , and Rugby products, depending on the specific recall notice.

What to check

If you have eye drops at home, check:

  • The brand name.
  • The National Drug Code (NDC) or package details.
  • The manufacturer and expiration date.

If you want, I can list the recalled products by brand name and NDC in a clean table.