BusinessAugust 24, 2026

What to know about the Clear Eyes eye-drop recall

Key Vocabulary

recall/rɪˈkɔːl/
When a company asks people to return a product because it may be unsafe.
"The company issued a recall for the eye drops."
sterile/ˈstɛr.əl/
Free from bacteria or germs.
"Doctors use sterile tools in surgery."
expiration date/ˌɛk.spəˈreɪ.ʃən deɪt/
The day after which a product is no longer recommended for use.
"Check the expiration date before you use medicine."

Listening

What to know about the Clear Eyes eye-drop recall

A popular eye drop called Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief was recalled by its maker, Prestige Consumer Healthcare. The company pulled 39,060 bottles because it could not be sure the drops were sterile.

The recall affects 15 mL bottles with lot code 2552A and an expiration date of September 30, 2027. If you have the bottle, stop using it and return it to the store for a refund or throw it away, and talk with a pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

The product was distributed nationwide. If you are unsure whether your bottle is affected, check the lot code on the bottle or box.

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Quiz

1. Who recalled the eye drops?
2. What should a person do with a recalled bottle?
3. What is the lot code for the recalled bottles?

Reading Practice

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Discussion

1

Do you use eye drops? Why or why not?

2

Have you ever returned a product to a store? What happened?

3

What do you think is important when buying medicine or health products?

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