Multi-event September 2026 FDA Recall Target Eye Drops Maximum Redness Relief Eye by K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 11, 2026 for the product Target Eye Drops Maximum Redness Relief Eye. 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

Recall Number: D-0004-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
208,896 cartons

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sterile EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, (dextran 70, 0.1%, polyethylene glycol 400 1% and tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Sterile; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0456-1; b) Equaline, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 25392 6; c) GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin& Dunn, Inc., A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-130-01; d) H.E.B A.C. Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43745 0; e) Medic'c Choice, Manufactured by KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, NDC 55651-025-01; f) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 70677-1158-1; g) Colirio Manzanill A+, Distributed by: PRO-MEX, P.O Box 63-0716, Miami , FL 33163, UPC: 1 84125 00018 0; h) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, 3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 06776 9; I) QC-Quality Choice, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-191-14; J) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03641 3.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) AR25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; b) AR25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; c) AR25A01, Exp.: 1/1/2027; AR25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; d) AR25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; e) AR25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; f) AR25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; g) AR25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AR25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; h) AR25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; I) AR25A01, Exp.: 1/1/2027; AR25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; J) AR25A01, Exp.: 1/1/2027.

Recall Number: D-0009-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
163,008 cartons

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sterile High Performance Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (Polyethylene Glycol 400, 0.4% Relieves Dry and Irritated Eyes) Product size: 0.5 fl oz (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0457-1; b) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 1429905619 0; c) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-160-01; d) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20167 2.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) SU25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; b) SU25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; c) SU25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; SU25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; SU25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; d) SU25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027.

Recall Number: D-0002-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
505,896 cartons

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; b) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) Good Sense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin& Dunn, Inc., A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-110-01; e) Medic'c Choice, Sterile 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), Manufactured by KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, NDC 55651-008-01; f) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; g) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14; h) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; I) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO. DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 06503 8; J) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; b) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026; AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25F02, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; c) AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; d) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026; AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25F02, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; e) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; f) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; g) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25F02, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; h) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; I) AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27; AT25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027; J) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026.

Recall Number: D-0006-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
1,327,248 cartons

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sterile Lubricant Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; b) Crocodile Tears, Distributed by: Crocodile Tears, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, UPC: 8 67166 00000 4; c) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC: 0 93351 01156 6; d) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 14299 05620 6; e) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., 1295 Towbin Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; f) H.E.B Dry Eye, Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Harris Teeter, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036 71303 2; h) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp. Via Strategic Sourcing Servies LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 70677-1157-1; I) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; b) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; c) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; d) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; e) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; LT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; LT25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; LT25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; LT25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; f) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; g) LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; h) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; I) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027.

Recall Number: D-0003-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
182,016 cartons

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Equaline, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 25114 4; b) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc., A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-121-01; c) H.E.B A.C. Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43746 7; d) QC-Quality Choice, Sterile Eye drops Irritation Relief, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-190-14; e) TopCare health TM, DISTRIBUTED BY: TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03640 6.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) AC25C01, Exp.: 3/31/2027; b) AC25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; AC25C01, Exp.: 3/31/2027; c) AC25C01, Exp.: 3/31/2027; d) AC25C01, Exp.: 3/31/2027; e) AC25C01, Exp.: 3/31/2027.

Recall Number: D-0007-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
1,025,448 cartons

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sterile Eye Drops, ORIGINAL, Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05% Redness Reliever ¿ Fast Acting Formula) Product size: 0.5 fl oz (15 mL); a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47011 3; b) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC: 0 93351 01157 3; c) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc., A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-141-01; d) H.E.B Dry Eye, Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43747 4; e) Harris Teeter, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036 71302 5; f) Circle K, Product manufactured for: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Proudly distributed: by Circle K Stores Inc., UPC: 1 94283 65135 8; g) Lil' DrugStore, Product manufactured for: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, UPC: 3 66715 68324 3; h) QC, Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-340-15; i) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03639 0; j) Equate", DISTRIBUTED BY WALMART INC., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 79903-158-05; k) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20073 6; l) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38597 0.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) RG24N02, Exp.: 11/30/2026; b) RG25K04, Exp.: 09/30/2027; c) RG24N02, Exp.: 11/30/2026; RG25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RG25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RG25K02, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25K03, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; d) RG24N02, Exp.: 11/30/2026; e) RG25K04, Exp.: 09/30/2027; f) RG24N02, Exp.: 11/30/2026; RG25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RG25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RG25K03, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25K04, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; RG25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; g) RG24N02, Exp.: 11/30/2026; RG25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RG25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RG25K02, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25K04, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; h) RG25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; i) RG24N02, Exp.: 11/30/2026; RG25K04, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RG25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; RG25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; j) RG25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RG25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25K02, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RG25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RG25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RG25P01, Exp.: 12/31/2027; k) RG25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RG25K03, Exp.: 09/30/2027; l) RG24N02, Exp.: 11/30/2026

Recall Number: D-0005-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
1,435,830 cartons

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Eye Drops MAXIMUM, REDNESS RELIEF, Sterile, 1/2 FL OZ (0.5 ML); a) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 14299 89636 9; b) Harris Teeter, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036 73589 8; c) TYSON, MIKE RED EYE DROPS, Distributed by: JBRANDS Distribution, Miami, FL 33009, UPC: 7 84847 57549 4; d) up & up, Distributed by: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403, NDC 11673-100-01; e) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 21123 0; f) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO. 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20075 0.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; b) CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; c) CM25C01, Exp.: 3/31/2027; CM25C02, Exp.: 3/31/2027; CM25C03, Exp.: 3/31/2027; CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; CM25A02, Exp.: 1/1/2027; CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; d) CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; CM25E01, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; e) CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; CM25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027; CM25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; f) CM25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027; CM25E02, Exp.: 5/31/2027; CM25K01, Exp.: 9/30/2027; CM25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027.

Affected Packages Involved in this Recall

Recall Number: D-0008-2027

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Initiated
09-11-2026
Reported
10-14-2026
Quantity
N/A

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
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sterile Eye Drops Redness Relief (Glycerin 0.25%, Naphazoline HCl 0.02% Lubricant | Redness Reliever) (Relieves Dryness, Burning and Irritations), 0.5 fl oz (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0010-1; b) Discount drug mart, Distributed by: Discount Drug Mart, 211 Commerce Drive, Medina, OH 44256, UPC: 0 93351 03411 4; c) EQUALINE, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 46151 2; d) Colirio Ojo de Aguila, Distributed by Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204, UPC: 3 48201 01615 5; e) Clear Eyes Redness Relief, ¿ 2025 Dist. by Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591, UPC 6 78112 25415 6; f) Equate", DISTRIBUTED BY WALMART INC., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 79903-012-01; g) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17741 0; h) Xpect Industrial Eye Relief, Distributed by: Cintas Corp., Mason, OH 45040, UPC: 130209.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: a) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; b) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; c) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; d) RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; e) RL25G02, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25G03, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25G04, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25H02, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25H03, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25H04, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25K02, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25K03, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25K04, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25M03, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25M04, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; RL25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; RL25N04, Exp.: 11/30/2027; f) RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25H01, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25M05, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; g) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25G01, Exp.: 07/31/2027; RL25H01, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027; h) RL25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; RL25E01, Exp.: 05/31/2027; RL25H01, Exp.: 08/30/2028; RL25K05, Exp.: 09/30/2027; RL25M05, Exp.: 10/31/2027; RL25N03, Exp.: 11/30/2027.