Drug FDA Class II Ongoing Contamination / non-sterility

Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Published Apr 15, 2026

Risk level

Class II

May cause a temporary or reversible health problem; slight chance of serious harm.

Severity score 60/100

What should you do?

Check whether you have this product, using the lot codes, UPCs, and dates listed below.
Do not eat, serve, or sell the affected product.
Return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so people and animals can’t get to it.
Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or your place of purchase with questions, and see the source record below for full details.

Reason for recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Hazards

Lack of Sterility Assurance · primary

Affected products (1)

Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0

ARTIFICIAL TEARS · 720 bottles

NDC: 68788-7266, 68788-7266-0

Code info: Lot #: F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, J2424M

Affected areas

Nationwide

Timeline

Initiated

Mar 25, 2026
Published

Apr 15, 2026

Recall number: D-0443-2026
Agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Country: US

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