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CVS Has Recalled Clear Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops

CVS Pharmacy issued a recall for specific batches of eye drops due to a lack of sterility assurance.

Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Couponing

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CVS Pharmacy has recalled specific batches of Clear Eyes Redness Relief Lubricant Eye Drops. The recall was initiated because the products lack sterility assurance.

Why it matters

The manufacturer, Medtech, issued the recall to protect consumers from potential risks associated with the use of non-sterile ophthalmic products. CVS is currently coordinating the safety action across its pharmacy locations.

The recalled eye drops are identified by the UPC 678112254156 and include seventeen specific batch codes ranging from RL25G02 to RL25N04. Customers with inquiries may call 914-527-6897 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The players

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy is a major American retail pharmacy chain and a subsidiary of CVS Health that manages thousands of store locations nationwide.

Medtech

Medtech is the manufacturing entity responsible for the production of the recalled eye drop product line.

The details

Customers who purchased the recalled product can receive a refund by presenting their purchase receipt at a local CVS Pharmacy location. The recall encompasses multiple batches with expiration dates spanning from July 2027 through November 2027.

Timeline

  1. Batches RL25G02, RL25G03, and RL25G04 expire in July 2027.

  2. Batches RL25H02, RL25H03, and RL25H04 expire in August 2027.

  3. Batches RL25K01, RL25K02, RL25K03, and RL25K04 expire in September 2027.

  4. Batches RL25M01, RL25M02, RL25M03, and RL25M04 expire in October 2027.

  5. Batches RL25N01, RL25N02, and RL25N04 expire in November 2027.

Culture Shift

This recall follows a pattern set by the 2023 FDA recall of EzriCare Artificial Tears regarding the prioritization of sterility in eye care products. Heightened scrutiny on ophthalmic safety has led manufacturers to be more proactive in addressing potential contamination risks.

Shoppers who have purchased the affected eye drops should check their labels against the listed batch codes before use. Those in possession of the recalled items can return them to any local CVS Pharmacy with a receipt to process a refund.

The takeaway

Consumers should always verify if their health products are part of an active recall to ensure their personal safety. Keeping your purchase receipts is a simple habit that makes securing a refund for defective or recalled items much easier.

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