RECALL: Some CVS eye drops could cause dangerous infections

The maker of CVS-brand eye drops has recalled multiple, specific lots of over a dozen types of the product because they may not be sterile.

No adverse effects have been reported, but Altaire Pharmaceuticals implemented the voluntary recall, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration out of an "abundance of caution."

The FDA said that use of a non-sterile product intended to be sterile could result in serious and potentially life-threatening infections or death.

The recalled products include:

• Natural Tears Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free: 538397.
• Lubricant Eye Drops for Mild to Moderate Dry Eye: 317916.
• Lubricant Eye Drops for Mild to Moderate Dry Eye: 247887.
• Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops: 317914.
• Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops: 457802.
• Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Sensitive Solution: 495334.
• Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Sensitive Solution: 994883.
• Preservative Free Lubricant Gel Drops Dry Eye Relief: 634634.
• Lubricating Gel Drops for Anytime Use: 563420.
• Overnight Lubricating Eye Ointment: 881532.
• Lubricant Eye Ointment: 247881.
• Extra Strength Lubricant Gel Drops: 799143.
• Extra Strength Lubricant Gel Drops Twin Pack: 258587.
• Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops Dry Eye Therapy: 895160.
• Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops Dry Eye Therapy Twin Pack: 994881.
• Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Sensitive Solution: 495301.
• Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Sensitive Solution: 457791.
• Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Advanced Relief: 563442.
• Lubricant Eye Drops Advanced Relief: 563419.
• Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free: 994882.
• Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Fast Acting: 258625.
• Lubricant Gel Drops-Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Relief: 799145.
• Multi-Action Relief Drops: 694954.
• Lubricant Eye Drops Lasting Dry Eye Relief:968210.
• Lubricant Eye Drops Lasting Dry Eye Relief Twin Pack: 495323.
• Maximum Redness Relief Eye Drops: 994880.
• Redness Relief: 317912.
• Redness Relief: 457799.
• Lubricant Eye Drops Multi-Symptom Eye Relief: 563431.
• Lubricant Eye Ointment Sensitive Formula: 247885.

Consumers with questions can contact Altaire at 1-800-258-2471, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ.

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