Walgreen's Lubricant Eye Ointment recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

July 2, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Walgreen's Lubricant Eye Ointment, Mineral Oil 42.5%/White Petrolatum 57.3% /Eye Lubricant, Net Wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), D…

Recall number

D-0363-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sold / distributed

U.S.A. Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Walgreen's Lubricant Eye Ointment, Mineral Oil 42.5%/White Petrolatum 57.3% /Eye Lubricant, Net Wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, Item #801486, NDC 0363-0191-50