QUALITY CHOICE EYE DROPS IRRITATION RELIEF Sterile EYE DROPS AC , 0.5 Recall 2026
QUALITY CHOICE EYE DROPS IRRITATION RELIEFIssued March 3, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
QUALITY CHOICE EYE DROPS IRRITATION RELIEF Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66 — recalled per FDA on 3/3/2026. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
- Agency
- FDA
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2026
- Brand
- QUALITY CHOICE EYE DROPS IRRITATION RELIEF
- 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
Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47010 6; b) QC-Quality Choice, Sterile Eye drops Irritation Relief, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-190-14; c) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops A.C., Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01158 0; d) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; e) Walgreens, Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17954 4; f) CAREONE, Itchy relief Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC., LANDOVER, MD 20785; g) Equaline, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 25114 4; h) TopCare health TM, DISTRIBUTED BY: TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03640 6; i) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-598-01; j) H.E.B A.C. Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43746 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) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| b) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| c) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| d) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| e) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| f) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| g) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| h)AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| i) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
| j) AC24E01 |
| Exp.: 05/31/26 |
Where was it sold1 state
Nationwide in the US
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Frequently asked questions
Is the QUALITY CHOICE EYE DROPS IRRITATION RELIEF 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) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, b) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, c) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, d) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, e) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, f) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, g) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, h)AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, i) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26, j) AC24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26. Check the label on your product.
What should I do if I have the recalled QUALITY CHOICE EYE DROPS IRRITATION RELIEF?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.