FDA Recalls Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief Over Sterility Concerns

Prestige Brands Holdings recalls 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief due to potential contamination.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 25, 2026, 5:23 p.m. ET

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) dropper bottles, distributed by Medtech Products Inc., , NY, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Company. The recall, initiated on July 29, 2026, and reported on August 19, 2026, affects 39,060 bottles distributed nationwide. The affected product carries NDC 67172-999-01, UPC 6 78112 65920 3, Lot 2552A, and an expiration date of 09/30/2027. The recall was prompted by a lack of assurance of sterility due to potential contamination. The FDA classifies this as a recall, meaning the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with the chance of serious harm being remote. The recall is , and the FDA enforcement report lists recall number . According to the FDA's enforcement database, no other enforcement actions have been recorded for this firm. Consumers who have the affected product should check the lot number and expiration date to determine if their bottle is included in the recall.

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