More than 2.5 million eye drop bottles recalled due to presence of a foreign substance

Millions of bottles of eye drop medication widely used to treat allergies and inflammation are being recalled across the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Millions of eye drop bottles recalled over contamination concerns

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2.5M bottles of eyedrops recalled for foreign substance: Second-highest risk level

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2.5M bottles of eyedrops recalled for foreign substance: Second-highest risk level

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FDA recalls millions of bottles of eye drops over possible 'foreign substance'

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2.5 million bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide, FDA warns

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Millions of prescription eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination concerns

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Eye drop recall in US affects 2.5 million bottles after contamination scare at India manufacturing plant

AL.comLean Right· Jul 8, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

2.5M bottles of eyedrops recalled for foreign substance: Second-highest risk level

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