The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its list of over-the-counter eye drops that could potentially lead to serious infections. Walmart products have recently been added to the list, joining brands such as CVS Health, Target, and Rite Aid.
According to the FDA, unsanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility of these eye drops have been found, posing a risk of infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness. As a precautionary measure, the FDA advises consumers to immediately stop using these products and urges the manufacturer to recall all affected lots.
The affected brands include:
- CVS Health
- Leader (Cardinal Health)
- Rugby (Cardinal Health)
- Rite Aid
- Target Up & Up
- Velocity Pharma
In addition to the existing brands, Walmart has been included in the FDA’s warning. Shoppers are advised to avoid using the 10-milliliter Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drops from Walmart.
If anyone experiences signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products—such as pain, burning, light sensitivity, or abnormal discharge—they should seek medical attention promptly.
Here is the complete list of eye drops that the FDA advises against using, categorized by the respective store brand:
- CVS Health
Leading Brands of Lubricant Eye Drops
Rugby (Cardinal Health)
- Lubricating Tears Eye Drops 15 ml
- Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml
Leader (Cardinal Health)
- Dry Eye Relief 10 ml
- Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
- Dry Eye Relief 15 ml
- Eye Irritation Relief 15 ml
Rite Aid
- Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
- Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack)
- Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops 15 ml
- Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml
- Lubricating Gel Drops 10 ml
- Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml
Target
- Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops 30 ml
- Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 15 ml (single pack)
- Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 30 ml (twin pack)
Velocity Pharma LLC
- Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml (triple pack)
Walmart
- Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml
For more details, please visit the FDA’s official website.