ARTIFICIAL TEARS Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ bottles a) GERI CARE Recall 2026
ARTIFICIAL TEARSIssued March 3, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
ARTIFICIAL TEARS Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701 — recalled per FDA on 3/3/2026. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
- Agency
- FDA
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2026
- Brand
- ARTIFICIAL TEARS
- Distribution
- 1 states
- Lots affected
- 20
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
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What's recalled
Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; c) Rite Aid, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-1067-2; d) LEADER DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; e) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01156 6; f) H-E-B, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1158-1; h) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-718-01; i) DG health Sterile, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; j) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Artificial Tears, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 71303 2; k) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; l) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-605-05
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Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Affected products & lot numbers20 lots called out
Affected Lot Numbers
Check your product label — do not use if your lot number appears below.
| Lot Number |
|---|
| Lot: a) LT24E01 |
| LT24E02 |
| LT24E03 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| LT24F01 |
| Exp.: 06/30/26 |
| LT24G01 |
| Exp.: 07/31/26 |
| LT24M01 |
| LT24M02 |
| Exp.: 10/31/26 |
| b) LT24E03 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| LT24F01 |
| Exp.:06/30/26 |
| LT24G01 |
| Exp.:07/31/26 |
| LT24M02 |
| Exp.: 10/31/26 |
| c) LT24F01 |
Where was it sold1 state
Nationwide in the US
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ARTIFICIAL TEARS recall still active?
Yes, this recall is currently active as of March 3, 2026. Do not use or consume the affected product.
What lot numbers are affected?
Affected lot numbers: Lot: a) LT24E01, LT24E02, LT24E03, Exp.: 05/31/26, LT24F01, Exp.: 06/30/26, LT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26, LT24M01, LT24M02, Exp.: 10/31/26, b) LT24E03, Exp.: 05/31/26, LT24F01, Exp.:06/30/26, LT24G01, Exp.:07/31/26, LT24M02, Exp.: 10/31/26, c) LT24F01. Check the label on your product.
What should I do if I have the recalled ARTIFICIAL TEARS?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.