Warning
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Recalls Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops
This is a Class II recall. This product may cause temporary health problems or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Source: FDA
WarningRecall #D-0443-2026Drug / Pharmaceutical
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Recalls Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Class II — Moderate Risk
Product Description
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
Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
FDA Classification
Class II — Moderate Risk
A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.
411 Press Analysis
A Class II FDA recall has been issued for a pharmaceutical product from Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., initiated on March 25, 2026. Lack of Assurance of Sterility. This recall covers 720 bottles, distributed nationwide. While not the highest severity, consumers should exercise caution and stop using the product until the recall is resolved.
Sources: FDA openFDA Enforcement Database
This recall appears in: Drug & Medication Defects.