The Recall Desk

Hazard

Lack Of Sterility recalls

1,423 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,423
Critical
3
Severe
1,055
Most recent
2026-10-14

Of the 1,423 lack of sterility recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,055 (74%) are Severe.

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551–575 of 1423

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0453-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls OCuSOFT Ophthalmic Ointment Due to Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling OCuSOFT retaine ophthalmic ointment because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile.

    Product
    OCuSOFT retaine NaCl Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment, 0.5 fl oz. (15mL), Distributed by OCuSOFT, Inc. Rosenberg, TX 77471 USA
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0354-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls Neo-Polycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment Due to Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Neo-Polycin HC ophthalmic ointment because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile.

    Product
    Perrigo Sterile Neo-Polycin HC (neomycin and polymixin B sulfates, bacitracin zinc and hydrocortisone acetate) Ophthalmic Ointment USP, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz), Rx only, Mfd. For Perrigo Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4144-35
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0477-2020·2019-11-27

    CVS Health Multi-Action Relief Drops Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Multi-Action Relief Drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the pharmacy.

    Product
    CVS Health Multi-Action Relief Drops, Item#: 694954, 15 mL, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0377-2020·2019-11-27

    CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 101,712 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 1 Fl. Oz. (30 mL), Item #457802, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0357-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls Perrigo Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment Due to Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling Perrigo Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment because the product lacks assurance of sterility.

    Product
    Perrigo Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 10% Sterile, Rx only, Net Wt 3.5 g, Manufactured For: Perrigo Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4190-35
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0359-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling 35,896 units of Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing (Carboxymethycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant), 0.5 oz. (15 mL), Distributed by: Walgreens Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, Item #801483
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0445-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls OCuSOFT Tetravisc Tetracaine HCl 0.5% Sterile Anesthetic

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling OCuSOFT Tetravisc Tetracaine HCl 0.5% sterile anesthetic single-dose vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    OCuSOFT Tetravisc Tetracaine HCl 0.5% Sterile Anesthetic Single Dose 0.6 mL, Rx only, Mfd. for OCuSOFT, Inc. PO Box 429 Richmond, TX 77406-0429 800-233-5469 Made in USA, Mfd. by: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 54799-505-01
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0446-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls OCuSOFT Tetravisc Sterile Anesthetic Due to Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling OCuSOFT Tetravisc Tetracaine HCl 0.5% sterile anesthetic because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile.

    Product
    OCuSOFT Tetravisc Tetracaine HCl 0.5% Sterile Anesthetic, 5 mL, Mfd. for OCuSOFT, Inc. PO Box 429 Richmond, TX 77406-0429 Made in USA, NDC 54799-505-05
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0467-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls Natural Ophthalmics Eye Drops Due to Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling Natural Ophthalmics Allergy Desensitization Eye Drops because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile.

    Product
    Natural Ophthalmics Allergy Desensitization Eye Drops, 15 mL, NDC 68770-120-15
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0473-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls Puralube Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment Due to Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling Puralube Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile. Consumers should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    Puralube Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment, Net Wt 3.5 gram (1/8 oz), Mfd. for Perrigo, Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4025-35
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0457-2020·2019-11-27

    Accutome Rx Accu-WASH Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling Accutome Rx Accu-WASH eye drops because the product may not be sterile.

    Product
    Accutome Rx Accu-WASH, 4 FL OZ (118 mL), Manufactured for: Accutome Inc 3222 Phoenixville Pike Malvern, PA 19355 USA, Mfd. By: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 63448-411-04
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0406-2020·2019-11-27

    CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the pharmacy.

    Product
    CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Fast Acting, Item#: 258625 Product Size: 0.6 mL x 60 ct, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0470-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls TRP Stye Relief Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling TRP Stye Relief ophthalmic ointment because the product lacks assurance of sterility. Consumers should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    TRP Stye Relief, 4 g, NDC 17312-014-13
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0462-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls Ortho-K Gel Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling Natural Ophthalmics Ortho-K Thick Comfort Gel because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile.

    Product
    Natural Ophthalmics Ortho-K Thick Comfort Gel, 15 mL, NDC 68770-143-15
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0425-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Sterile Eye Wash Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling Altaire Sterile Eye Wash because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile.

    Product
    Altaire Sterile Eye Wash, 118 mL (4 fl oz), Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-175-35
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0489-2020·2019-11-27

    Clear Eyes Redness Relief Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling Clear Eyes Redness Relief eye drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the point of purchase.

    Product
    Clear Eyes Redness Relief (Handy Pocket Pal), Product Size: 0.2 FL. Oz., UPC#: 6-78112-15418-7
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0376-2020·2019-11-27

    CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the point of purchase.

    Product
    CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 Fl. Oz. (15 mL), Item #317914, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0360-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing Twin Pack due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing Twin Pack Walgreens item #: 801477, Package Size: 2 x 15 mL, NDC 0363-0185-49
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0385-2020·2019-11-27

    CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product is distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment, Sterile, Net Wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5 g), Item #247781, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0373-2020·2019-11-27

    CVS Health Natural Tears Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Natural Tears Lubricant Eye Drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 152,369 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CVS Health Natural Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, Preservative Free Ophthalmic Solution, Sterile, 0.02 Fl. oz., (0.6 mL) each, 32 Single Use Vials, Item #538397, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0418-2020·2019-11-27

    Altaire Recalls ActivEyes Sterile Altalube Ointment Due to Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling ActivEyes Sterile Altalube Ointment because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the pharmacy.

    Product
    ALTALUBE — ALTALUBE (MINERAL OIL AND PETROLATUM)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0383-2020·2019-11-27

    CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops, 60 Sterile Single-Use Containers, 0.02 FL OZ (0.6 mL) EACH, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0329-2020·2019-11-20

    Viatrexx-Ithurts Recalled Due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility

    Viatrexx Bio Incorporated is recalling Viatrexx-Ithurts sterile multi-dose vials because the manufacturing process cannot guarantee sterility.

    Product
    Viatrexx-Ithurts, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0290, NDC 73069-270-41.
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0334-2020·2019-11-20

    Viatrexx-Infla Recalled Due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility

    Viatrexx Bio Incorporated is recalling Viatrexx-Infla vials because the manufacturing process cannot guarantee sterility. The product was distributed to physicians nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Viatrexx-Infla, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0279, NDC 73069-249-41.
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide