Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Product description
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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
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.
Where it was sold
USA Nationwide
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0857-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Aug 20, 2026
- FDA report date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Quantity
- 301114 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0857-2026, exactly as published.
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- City
- Dupo
- State
- IL
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 99712
- Address
- 109 S 2nd St
- Code 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.
- Postal code
- 62239-1351
- Report date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0857-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
- Product quantity
- 301114 bottles
- Reason for recall
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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.
- Distribution pattern
- USA Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Sep 21, 2026