LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops Recall 2026
LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 MLIssued September 11, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS CITY, KS 6 — recalled per FDA on 9/11/2026. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
- Agency
- FDA
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2026
- Brand
- LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML
- 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
Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; b) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) Good Sense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin& Dunn, Inc., A Perrigo Company, Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-110-01; e) Medic'c Choice, Sterile 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), Manufactured by KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, NDC 55651-008-01; f) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; g) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14; h) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; I) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO. DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 06503 8; J) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7.
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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) AT25B01 |
| Exp.: 2/28/2027 |
| b) AT24N01 |
| Exp.: 11/30/2026 |
| AT25B01 |
| Exp.: 2/28/2027 |
| AT25D01 |
| Exp.: 04/30/27 |
| AT25F01 |
| Exp.: 6/30/2027 |
| AT25F02 |
| Exp.: 6/30/2027 |
| AT25K02 |
| Exp.: 9/30/2027 |
| c) AT25D01 |
| Exp.: 04/30/27 |
| AT25K02 |
| Exp.: 9/30/2027 |
| d) AT24N01 |
| Exp.: 11/30/2026 |
Where was it sold1 state
US Nationwide
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Frequently asked questions
Is the LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML recall still active?
Yes, this recall is currently active as of September 11, 2026. Do not use or consume the affected product.
What lot numbers are affected?
Affected lot numbers: Lot: a) AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027, b) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026, AT25B01, Exp.: 2/28/2027, AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27, AT25F01, Exp.: 6/30/2027, AT25F02, Exp.: 6/30/2027, AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027, c) AT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/27, AT25K02, Exp.: 9/30/2027, d) AT24N01, Exp.: 11/30/2026. Check the label on your product.
What should I do if I have the recalled LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.