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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Drug recall · Reported July 19, 2023

Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, (Glycerin 0.2%, Hypromellose 0.2 %, Polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottle, packaged in a) equate, DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, 2-0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, UPC 6 81131 36701 1, NDC 49035-280-02; b) DG health, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; c) sunmark, Distributed By McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 10939

CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line.

Recall #
D-0898-2023
Affected scope
397,430 bottles
Initiated
June 13, 2023
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K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalled Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, (Glycerin 0.2%, Hypromellose 0.2 %, Polyethylene glyc… - a moderate-severity action.

Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, (Glycerin 0.2%, Hypromellose 0.2 %, Polyethylene glyc… 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-0898-2023 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-0898-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0898-2023) 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 397,430 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 - 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.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

397,430 bottles

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, (Glycerin 0.2%, Hypromellose 0.2 %, Polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottle, packaged in a) equate, DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, 2-0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, UPC 6 81131 36701 1, NDC 49035-280-02; b) DG health, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; c) sunmark, Distributed By McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 10939 62144 3, NDC 49348-037-29; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; e) HealthMart, Distributed by McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 52569 13715 4; f) exchange select Artificial Tears, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; g) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, UPC 7 13733 29692 2, NDC 41250-718-01; h) H.E.B, MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H.E.B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; i) GeriCare, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., 1650 63rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11204, UPC 3 57896 18405 6, NDC 57896-181-05

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number D-0898-2023
Date reported July 19, 2023
Date initiated June 13, 2023
Recalling firm K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Firm location Pomona, CA
Affected scope 397,430 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.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, (Glycerin 0.2%, Hypromellose 0.2 %, Polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottle, packaged in a) equate, DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, 2-0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, UPC 6 81131 36701 1, NDC 49035-280-02; b) DG health, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; c) sunmark, Distributed By McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 10939 62144 3, NDC 49348-037-29; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; e) HealthMart, Distributed by McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 52569 13715 4; f) exchange select Artificial Tears, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; g) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, UPC 7 13733 29692 2, NDC 41250-718-01; h) H.E.B, MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H.E.B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; i) GeriCare, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., 1650 63rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11204, UPC 3 57896 18405 6, NDC 57896-181-05. Recalled by K.c. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Units affected: 397,430 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-0898-2023.
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-0898-2023) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported July 19, 2023. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.