Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Drug recall · Reported July 19, 2023
Original Eye Drops; Redness Reliever; (Tetrahydrozoline HCl), 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL); distributed by a) Original Formula Eye Drops, DG health, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO, 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 00556 5; b) Publix, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, 3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 01076 5; c) sterile eye drops, Original Formula, sunmark, Distributed by McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 10939 1673
CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line.
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K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalled Original Eye Drops; Redness Reliever; (Tetrahydrozoline HCl), 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL); di… - a moderate-severity action.
Original Eye Drops; Redness Reliever; (Tetrahydrozoline HCl), 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL); di… was recalled by K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc in July 19, 2023. Reason: CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0897-2023 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- July 19, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0897-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0897-2023) was formally reported on July 19, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 13, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Pomona, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 341,568 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Drugs & Medications recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
341,568 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Product description
Original Eye Drops; Redness Reliever; (Tetrahydrozoline HCl), 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL); distributed by a) Original Formula Eye Drops, DG health, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO, 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 00556 5; b) Publix, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, 3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 01076 5; c) sterile eye drops, Original Formula, sunmark, Distributed by McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 10939 16733 0, NDC 49348-037-29; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03639 0; e) Eye Drops, Original Formula, GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, UPC 1 80410 00015 6, NDC 50804-141-01; f) sterile eye drops, Circle K, Product manufactured for: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Proudly distributed by Circle K Stores Inc., UPC 1 94283 65185 8; g) Sterile Eye Drops, Regular Formula, Lil Drug Store, Product manufactured for: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404; UPC 3 66715 68324 3; h) Tetrahydrozoline Ophthalmic Solution, Rugby, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, UPC 3 05361 21794 5, NDC 0536-1217-94, i) Leader, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, UPC 0 96295 13645 6, NDC 70000-0454-1; j) REDNESS RELIEF EYE DROPS, CAREone, Distributed by: FOODHOLD USA, LLC, LANDOVER, MD 20785; UPC 0 41520 86531 1, NDC 41520-431-05; k) Eye Drops, Original Formula, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, 1300 Morris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087, UPC 0 87701 14975 7, NDC 24385-075-05; l) Eye Drops, ORIGINAL FORMULA, Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20076 7; m) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 36131 3; n) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43747 4; o) redness relief, Original Redness Reliever Eye Drops, meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, UPC 0 41250 82916 4, NDC 41250-814-01; p) Eye Drops, ORIGINAL, Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47011 3
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0897-2023 |
| Date reported | July 19, 2023 |
| Date initiated | June 13, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
| Firm location | Pomona, CA |
| Affected scope | 341,568 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Original Eye Drops; Redness Reliever; (Tetrahydrozoline HCl), 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL); distributed by a) Original Formula Eye Drops, DG health, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO, 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 00556 5; b) Publix, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, 3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 01076 5; c) sterile eye drops, Original Formula, sunmark, Distributed by McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 10939 16733 0, NDC 49348-037-29; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03639 0; e) Eye Drops, Original Formula, GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, UPC 1 80410 00015 6, NDC 50804-141-01; f) sterile eye drops, Circle K, Product manufactured for: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Proudly distributed by Circle K Stores Inc., UPC 1 94283 65185 8; g) Sterile Eye Drops, Regular Formula, Lil Drug Store, Product manufactured for: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404; UPC 3 66715 68324 3; h) Tetrahydrozoline Ophthalmic Solution, Rugby, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, UPC 3 05361 21794 5, NDC 0536-1217-94, i) Leader, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, UPC 0 96295 13645 6, NDC 70000-0454-1; j) REDNESS RELIEF EYE DROPS, CAREone, Distributed by: FOODHOLD USA, LLC, LANDOVER, MD 20785; UPC 0 41520 86531 1, NDC 41520-431-05; k) Eye Drops, Original Formula, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, 1300 Morris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087, UPC 0 87701 14975 7, NDC 24385-075-05; l) Eye Drops, ORIGINAL FORMULA, Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20076 7; m) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 36131 3; n) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43747 4; o) redness relief, Original Redness Reliever Eye Drops, meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, UPC 0 41250 82916 4, NDC 41250-814-01; p) Eye Drops, ORIGINAL, Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47011 3. Recalled by K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Units affected: 341,568 bottles.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 19, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0897-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (D-0897-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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