Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recall
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The recall may slightly impact Arcadia Consumer Healthcare's reputation and sales of Clear Eyes products, but the financial impact is likely limited given the small number of bottles affected. The broader eye drop market may face increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially affecting other manufacturers.
Prestige Brands Holdings voluntarily recalled 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility and potential contamination. The recall was initiated on July 29, 2026, and classified as Class II by the U.S. United States — Food and Drug Administration on August 14, 2026. The affected product, distributed by Medtech Products Inc., a Arcadia Consumer Healthcare company, was sold in 15 mL dropper bottles with lot 2552A and expiration date September 30, 2027. The FDA posted the recall notice on August 19, 2026. The recall is ongoing. Consumers are advised to check their bottles and avoid using the recalled product. This recall follows several other eye drop recalls due to sterility concerns, including a March recall by KC Pharmaceuticals of over 3 million bottles and a 2023 FDA warning on multiple brands.
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