Artificial Tears Eye Drops (Global Pharma) – Bacterial Contamination (2023)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Artificial Tears (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) Lubricant Eye Drops, 10 MG in 1 ml, 1/2 fl oz (15 ml) bottle, Distributed by. EzriCare, LLC, Lakewood, NJ, NDC 79503-0101-15.
Brand
Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: PCMI005, Exp. date AUG-2024, PCMJ001, PCMJ002, PCMJ004, PCMJ005, PCMJ006, PCMJ008, PCMJ009, PCMJ010, PCMJ011, PCMJ012, PCMJ013, PCMJ014, PCMJ015, Exp. date MAR-2025
Products Sold
Lot #: PCMI005, Exp. date AUG-2024; PCMJ001, PCMJ002, PCMJ004, PCMJ005, PCMJ006, PCMJ008, PCMJ009, PCMJ010, PCMJ011, PCMJ012, PCMJ013, PCMJ014, PCMJ015, Exp. date MAR-2025
Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited is recalling Artificial Tears (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) Lubricant Eye Drops, 10 MG in 1 ml, 1/2 fl oz (15 m due to Non-Sterility: FDA analysis found unopened products to have bacterial contamination.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Non-Sterility: FDA analysis found unopened products to have bacterial contamination.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026