Nearly 40,000 eye drop bottles are recalled over potential contamination

A popular brand of eye drops has been recalled nationwide because they may be contaminated. The company that makes them has voluntarily recalled nearly 40,000 bottles. Health officials warn the contamination poses a heightened risk of harm to users.

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West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

Nearly 40,000 eye drop bottles are recalled over potential contamination

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

Nearly 40,000 eye drop bottles are recalled over potential contamination

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Eye drops recalled over possible contamination, FDA reports

Fast CompanyLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide. FDA warns of ‘heightened risk of harm’

QuartzLean Left· Aug 20, 2026

Prestige Brand Holdings is recalling nearly 40,000 Clear Eyes bottles over contamination fears

Money Talks NewsLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Nearly 40,000 Bottles of Eye Drops Recalled: See the Affected Product

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NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Clear Eyes drops recalled nationwide over contamination concerns

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Clear Eyes drops recalled nationwide over contamination concerns

NBC BostonCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Clear Eyes drops recalled nationwide over contamination concerns

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Clear Eyes drops recalled nationwide over contamination concerns

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Clear Eyes drops recalled nationwide over contamination concerns

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Clear Eyes drops recalled nationwide over contamination concerns

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says

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WKBN YoungstownCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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Thousands of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination

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New York PostLean Right· Aug 21, 2026

Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide over possible contamination

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Nearly 40,000 eye drops recalled nationwide over possible contamination

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 22, 2026

40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product

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  1. Aug 19Popular eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential contamination
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