Complete List of Recalled Eye Drop Products
The FDAs April 4, 2026, recall of approximately 3 million bottles of store-brand eye drops has left consumers scrambling to check their medicine cabinets. This comprehensive guide lists every affected product, lot number, and the steps you should take.
All recalled products were manufactured by EyePharma Solutions at its Edison, New Jersey facility between January 8 and February 12, 2026. The recall was triggered by the discovery of potential microbial contamination from a compromised sterility barrier in the manufacturing clean room.
CVS Health Products (1.4 Million Bottles)
The following CVS-brand products are included in the recall:
- CVS Health Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, 15mL — Lot numbers AT26-01 through AT26-09, UPC 5042549271
- CVS Health Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, 30mL — Lot numbers AT26-01L through AT26-09L, UPC 5042549288
- CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Drops, 15mL — Lot numbers DR26-03 through DR26-06, UPC 5042583015
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops for Sensitive Eyes, 15mL — Lot numbers SE26-02 through SE26-07, UPC 5042591220
Walgreens Products (1.1 Million Bottles)
- Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, 15mL — Lot numbers WL-2026-A through WL-2026-F, UPC 3113800641
- Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, 30mL — Lot numbers WL-2026-A30 through WL-2026-F30, UPC 3113800658
- Walgreens Dry Eye Relief, 15mL — Lot numbers WD-2026-B through WD-2026-E, UPC 3113842019
Rite Aid Products (500,000 Bottles)
- Rite Aid Renewal Artificial Tears, 15mL — Lot numbers RA-T-0301 through RA-T-0412, UPC 1111703055
- Rite Aid Renewal Lubricant Eye Drops, 30mL — Lot numbers RA-L-0301 through RA-L-0410, UPC 1111703062
How to Check Your Products
Follow these steps to determine if your eye drops are affected:
- Step 1: Find the lot number on your bottle. It is typically printed on the bottom of the bottle or on the crimp of the cap in small text
- Step 2: Compare the lot number to the ranges listed above for your specific brand
- Step 3: Check the UPC barcode on the outer packaging if you still have it
- Step 4: If your product matches, stop using it immediately and proceed to return it
“If you have any doubt about whether your product is affected, err on the side of caution and return it. All three retailers are offering no-questions-asked refunds regardless of lot number.” — FDA Consumer Safety Officer
How to Return Recalled Products
- CVS: Return to any CVS location with or without receipt for a full refund. CVS ExtraCare members can verify purchase history at the pharmacy counter
- Walgreens: Return to any Walgreens store. myWalgreens members can check purchase history online or in-app
- Rite Aid: Return to any Rite Aid location for a full refund
Safe Alternatives
If you rely on artificial tears or lubricant eye drops, the following name-brand products are not affected by this recall and are manufactured at separate facilities:
- Refresh Tears (Allergan/AbbVie)
- Systane Ultra (Alcon)
- GenTeal Tears (Alcon)
- TheraTears (Prestige Consumer Healthcare)
- Blink Tears (Johnson & Johnson Vision)
When to See a Doctor
If you have used any of the recalled products and experience any of the following symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or visit an urgent care immediately:
- Eye pain or redness that worsens over time
- Discharge (yellow, green, or white) from the eye
- Blurred vision or changes in vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Swelling around the eye
The FDA encourages consumers to report any adverse reactions to MedWatch, the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting System, at fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.