Recall impacts over 3.1 million eye drop products distributed nationwide: FDA

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A California pharmaceutical company is recalling over 3 million bottles of eye drops distributed nationwide.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based out of Pomona, Calif., is voluntarily recalling various eye drop products distributed across the country. The stated reason for the recall is a “lack of assurance of sterility” in the products.

The FDA said the eye drops were distributed by companies such as Kroger, Walgreens, H-E-B, Military Exchanges and others. The agency assigned the recall the ranking of a “Class II” recall, which means exposure to the product could cause temporary or reversible health problems.

The company is recalling more than 3.1 million eye drop products across several different labels and........

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