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FDA Issues Warning for Several Eye Drop Brands Due to Risk of Infections
Reported Nov 2 at 9:44 PM · Updated Nov 2 at 10:04 PM · 447.8K Viewed
Summary
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.”
The brands these eye drops belong to include CVS Health, Walmart, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and Velocity Pharma.
* Lubricant Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Gel drops 10ml (CVS)
* Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml (CVS)
* Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Dry Eye Relief (Leader)
* Eye Irritation Relief (Leader)
* Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops (Rite Aid)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops (Rite Aid)
* Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops (Target)
* Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye (Target)
* Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop (Walmart)
[Tap here for a full list of the eye drops to avoid](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye).
The FDA has advised the manufacturer of these products to recall all lots as of October 25th. Agency investigators found “insanitary conditions” in the manufacturing facility, and environmental samples of drug production areas in the facility tested positive for bacteria.
CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Target have removed these products from their stores, online and in person. **However, “products branded as Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available to purchase in stores and online and should not be purchased,” the FDA says.**
Dispose of these products if you bought them.
If you have signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products, talk to your doctor or seek medical care immediately.
No reports of eye infections associated with these products have been made at this time.
If you have experienced an adverse reaction from the use of these eye drops, you can submit a report online [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program).
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.”
The brands these eye drops belong to include CVS Health, Walmart, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and Velocity Pharma.
* Lubricant Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Gel drops 10ml (CVS)
* Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml (CVS)
* Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Dry Eye Relief (Leader)
* Eye Irritation Relief (Leader)
* Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops (Rite Aid)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops (Rite Aid)
* Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops (Target)
* Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye (Target)
* Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop (Walmart)
[Tap here for a full list of the eye drops to avoid](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye).
The FDA has advised the manufacturer of these products to recall all lots as of October 25th. Agency investigators found “insanitary conditions” in the manufacturing facility, and environmental samples of drug production areas in the facility tested positive for bacteria.
CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Target have removed these products from their stores, online and in person. **However, “products branded as Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available to purchase in stores and online and should not be purchased,” the FDA says.**
Dispose of these products if you bought them.
If you have signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products, talk to your doctor or seek medical care immediately.
No reports of eye infections associated with these products have been made at this time.
If you have experienced an adverse reaction from the use of these eye drops, you can submit a report online [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program).
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.”
The brands these eye drops belong to include CVS Health, Walmart, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and Velocity Pharma.
* Lubricant Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Gel drops 10ml (CVS)
* Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml (CVS)
* Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Dry Eye Relief (Leader)
* Eye Irritation Relief (Leader)
* Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops (Rite Aid)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops (Rite Aid)
* Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops (Target)
* Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye (Target)
* Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop (Walmart)
[Tap here for a full list of the eye drops to avoid](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye).
The FDA has advised the manufacturer of these products to recall all lots as of October 25th. Agency investigators found “insanitary conditions” in the manufacturing facility, and environmental samples of drug production areas in the facility tested positive for bacteria.
CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Target have removed these products from their stores, online and in person. **However, “products branded as Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available to purchase in stores and online and should not be purchased,” the FDA says.**
Dispose of these products if you bought them.
If you have signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products, talk to your doctor or seek medical care immediately.
No reports of eye infections associated with these products have been made at this time.
If you have experienced an adverse reaction from the use of these eye drops, you can submit a report online [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program).
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.”
The brands these eye drops belong to include CVS Health, Walmart, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and Velocity Pharma.
* Lubricant Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Gel drops 10ml (CVS)
* Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml (CVS)
* Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Dry Eye Relief (Leader)
* Eye Irritation Relief (Leader)
* Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops (Rite Aid)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops (Rite Aid)
* Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops (Target)
* Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye (Target)
* Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop (Walmart)
[Tap here for a full list of the eye drops to avoid](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye).
The FDA has advised the manufacturer of these products to recall all lots as of October 25th. Agency investigators found “insanitary conditions” in the manufacturing facility, and environmental samples of drug production areas in the facility tested positive for bacteria.
CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Target have removed these products from their stores, online and in person. **However, “products branded as Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available to purchase in stores and online and should not be purchased,” the FDA says.**
Dispose of these products if you bought them.
If you have signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products, talk to your doctor or seek medical care immediately.
No reports of eye infections associated with these products have been made at this time.
If you have experienced an adverse reaction from the use of these eye drops, you can submit a report online [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program).
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.”
The brands these eye drops belong to include CVS Health, Walmart, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and Velocity Pharma.
* Lubricant Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Gel drops 10ml (CVS)
* Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml (CVS)
* Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15ml (CVS)
* Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops (Rugby)
* Dry Eye Relief (Leader)
* Eye Irritation Relief (Leader)
* Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops (Rite Aid)
* Multi-Action Relief Drops (Rite Aid)
* Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops (Target)
* Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye (Target)
* Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop (Walmart)
[Tap here for a full list of the eye drops to avoid](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye).
The FDA has advised the manufacturer of these products to recall all lots as of October 25th. Agency investigators found “insanitary conditions” in the manufacturing facility, and environmental samples of drug production areas in the facility tested positive for bacteria.
CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Target have removed these products from their stores, online and in person. **However, “products branded as Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available to purchase in stores and online and should not be purchased,” the FDA says.**
Dispose of these products if you bought them.
If you have signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products, talk to your doctor or seek medical care immediately.
No reports of eye infections associated with these products have been made at this time.
If you have experienced an adverse reaction from the use of these eye drops, you can submit a report online [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program).
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The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss of blindness”.
Incident reported at 10903 New Hampshire Ave.
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss of blindness”.
Incident reported at 10903 New Hampshire Ave.
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss of blindness”.
Incident reported at 10903 New Hampshire Ave.
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss of blindness”.
Incident reported at 10903 New Hampshire Ave.
The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use 27 different eye drop products from several major brands due to a potential risk of eye infections “that could result in partial vision loss of blindness”.
Incident reported at 10903 New Hampshire Ave.
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27 different huh? sounds like it’s one big batch and y’all just sell it under different names
@RJayun0 that’s exactly how it works, actually.
To late I already drop some in my eye Where do I pick up my check
@seandow Dial # law, that’s all😂😂 Jan Morgan!
Fat lawsuit
@925him literally
Who else ran to the comments? Lol
27 different huh? sounds like it’s one big batch and y’all just sell it under different names
@RJayun0 that’s exactly how it works, actually.
To late I already drop some in my eye Where do I pick up my check
@seandow Dial # law, that’s all😂😂 Jan Morgan!
Fat lawsuit
@925him literally
Who else ran to the comments? Lol
27 different huh? sounds like it’s one big batch and y’all just sell it under different names
@RJayun0 that’s exactly how it works, actually.
To late I already drop some in my eye Where do I pick up my check
@seandow Dial # law, that’s all😂😂 Jan Morgan!
Fat lawsuit
@925him literally
Who else ran to the comments? Lol
27 different huh? sounds like it’s one big batch and y’all just sell it under different names
@RJayun0 that’s exactly how it works, actually.
To late I already drop some in my eye Where do I pick up my check
@seandow Dial # law, that’s all😂😂 Jan Morgan!
Fat lawsuit
@925him literally
Who else ran to the comments? Lol
27 different huh? sounds like it’s one big batch and y’all just sell it under different names
@RJayun0 that’s exactly how it works, actually.
To late I already drop some in my eye Where do I pick up my check
@seandow Dial # law, that’s all😂😂 Jan Morgan!
Fat lawsuit
@925him literally
Who else ran to the comments? Lol
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