Multi-event August 2026 FDA Recall Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops by Sterling Pharmaceutical Services Llc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Sterling Pharmaceutical Services Llc on August 20, 2026 for the product Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
D-0862-2026 D-0860-2026 D-0863-2026 D-0856-2026 D-0859-2026 D-0857-2026 D-0855-2026 D-0858-2026 D-0861-2026
Recall Number: D-0862-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
19284 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Lubricant Eye Drops-Cameron Pharmaceuticals, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%, Eye Lubricant, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by Cameron Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Louisville, KY, 40245, NDC 42494-448-05
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3163, Expiry: 8/31/2026
Lot# 3164, Expiry: 9/30/2026.
Recall Number: D-0860-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
14538 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
TRP The Relief Products* Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Sterile Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Manufactured exclusively for TRP Company, Inc. 1575 Delucci Ln, Reno, NV 89502, NDC 17312-430-15.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3279, Exp 6/30/2027
Lot# 3292, Exp 5/31/2027.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0863-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
107,377 packs
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) EACH, 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, 2 count Twin Pack, Distributed by: AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-02 (carton)
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3161, Exp 8/2026
Lot# 3245, Expiry: 3/2027
Lot# 3260, Expiry: 5/2027
Lot# 3298
Lot# 3299, and
Lot# 3300, Expiry: 6/2027
Lot# 3301
Lot# 3302
Lot# 3305 and
Lot# 3306, Expiry: 7/2027
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0856-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
11083 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Reliable -1 Laboratories, Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Solution, 5%, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC, Valley Stream, NY, 11580, NDC 69618-077-55.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3192, Exp Date 01/312027; 3293, 3336 Exp Date 06/30/2027
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0859-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
47616 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC, Valley Stream, NY, 11580, www.reliable1labs.com, NDC 69618-076-55.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3171, Expiration Date 09/30/2026.
Lot# 3174, Expiration Date 10/31/2026
Lot# 3275, Expiration Date, 06/30/2027
Lot# 3304, Expiration date 07/31/2027.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0857-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
301114 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-8833-15.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3166, Expiry: 9/2026
Lot# 3172, Expiry: 9/2026
Lot# 3173, Expiry: 9/2026
Lot# 3175, Expiry: 10/2026
Lot# 3176, Expiry: 10/2026
Lot# 3177, Expiry: 10/2026
Lot# 3178, Expiry:10/2026
Lot# 3180, Expiry: 11/2026
Lot# 3188, Expiry: 12/2026
Lot# 3202, Expiry: 12/2026
Lot# 3203, Expiry: 12/2026
Lot# 3205, Expiry: 12/2026
Lot# 3209, Expiry: 2/2027
Lot# 3210, Expiry: 3/2027
Lot# 3246, Expiry: 3/2027
Lot# 3247, Expiry: 3/2027
Lot# 3248, Expiry: 4/2027
Lot# 3249, Expiry: 4/2027
Lot# 3250, Expiry: 4/2027
Lot# 3252, Expiry: 4/2027
Lot# 3253, Expiry: 4/2027
Lot# 3261, Expiry: 5/2027
Lot# 3262, Expiry: 5/2027
Lot# 3263; Expiry 5/2027
Lot# 3264, Expiry: 5/2027
Lot# 3281, Expiry : 6/2027.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0855-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
12,864 packs
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-15
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3161, Exp 8/2026
Lot# 3245, Expiry: 3/2027
Lot# 3260, Expiry: 5/2027
Lot# 3298
Lot# 3299, and
Lot# 3300, Expiry: 6/2027
Lot# 3301
Lot# 3302
Lot# 3305 and
Lot# 3306, Expiry: 7/2027
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0858-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
199600 packs
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, 2 count Twin Pack, Distributed by Walgreens Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-8833-15.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3165, Expiry: 9/2026
Lot# 3179, Expiry: 10/2026
Lot# 3204, Expiry: 12/2026
Lot# 3206, Expiry: 12/2026
Lot# 3208, Expiry: 12/2026
Lot# 3259, Expiry: 4/2027
Lot# : 3265, Expiry: 5/2027
Lot# 3268; Expiry 6/2027
Lot# 3272, Expiry: 5/2027
Lot# 3273, Expiry: 6/2027
Lot# 3276, Expiry: 6/2027
Lot# 3278, Expiry: 6/2027
Lot# 3280, Expiry: 6/2027
Lot# 3307, Expiry: 7/2027
Lot# 3309, Expiry: 7/2027
Lot# 3315, Expiry: 7/2027.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0861-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
08-20-2026
09-30-2026
34368 tubes
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Major LubriFresh P.M. Nighttime Ointment, Net wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5 g) tubes, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6488-38
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 3183
