LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPS Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops , Sterile, 0.5 Recall 2026
LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPSIssued March 3, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPS Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (polyethylene 400 0.4%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 7000 — recalled per FDA on 3/3/2026. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
- Agency
- FDA
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2026
- Brand
- LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPS
- 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
Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (polyethylene 400 0.4%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0457-1; b) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Ultra Lubricant, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 73588 1; c) Foster & Thrive, Lubricating Eye Drops, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1160-1; d) Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20167 2; e) P high performance Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 09876 3; f) Kroger high performance lubricant eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; g) Good Sense Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; h) meijer Ultra Lubricant, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-937-01; i) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39690 2; j) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Twin pack, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 44738 3; k) QC-Quality Choice, Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-029-15; l) AVENOVA LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, Twin pack, Distributed by: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CA 94608, UPC 8 57005 00411 9.
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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) SU24E01 |
| SU24E02 |
| Exp.: 5/31/26 |
| SU24K01 |
| Exp.: 9/30/26 |
| b) SU24E01 |
| Exp.: 5/31/26 |
| c) SU24E01 |
| SU24E02 |
| Exp.: 5/31/26 |
| SU24K01 |
| Exp.: 9/30/26 |
| d) SU24E01 |
| SU24E02 |
| Exp.: 5/31/26 |
| e) SU24E01 |
| SU24E02 |
| Exp.: 5/31/26 |
| SU24K01 |
| Exp.: 9/30/26 |
Where was it sold1 state
Nationwide in the US
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Frequently asked questions
Is the LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPS 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) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26, SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26, b) SU24E01, Exp.: 5/31/26, c) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26, SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26, d) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26, e) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26, SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26. Check the label on your product.
What should I do if I have the recalled LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPS?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.