What to know about the Clear Eyes eye-drop recall

Prestige Consumer Healthcare initiated a voluntary recall of 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief after the company could not provide assurance that the product was sterile. The action began on July 29, 2026, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration upgraded the classification to Class II on August 14, 2026. The recalled units are 15 mL dropper bottles, lot code 2552A, with an expiration date of September 30, 2027; the recall number is D-0766-2026.

Because eye drops are applied directly to a sensitive surface, regulators treat sterility lapses seriously; use of a contaminated bottle could cause temporary or reversible eye problems, although serious harm is unlikely in this situation. Consumers who possess a bottle from the recalled lot should stop using it immediately, check the lot code printed on the bottle or box, and either return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it following store guidance. If any redness, pain, vision changes, or unusual symptoms occur after using eye drops, contact a healthcare professional without delay.

This recall has drawn attention to recent sterility-related recalls in the eye-care sector, and it has prompted retailers to remove the affected lot from shelves while the issue is reviewed. While no adverse events have been reported so far, the recall underscores how manufacturing checks and quality controls are essential for over-the-counter products that contact the eye. Consumers who want more information can consult the FDA recall notice or the product’s label for the lot code and expiration date.