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Hundreds of thousands of eye drop products, many sold at Walgreens, recalled over 'sterility' concerns

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Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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  1. Money Talks News

    Over Half a Million Eye Drops Recalled. See Affected Products (opens Money Talks News)

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    The FDA says this Class II recall could cause temporary or medically reversible harm; users should match product details against the agency's enforcement report.

  2. FOX Business

    Popular eye drops sold at Walgreens recalled over sterility concerns (opens FOX Business)

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    Walgreens-branded eye drops are among nearly 750,000 eye-care products recalled after the manufacturer cited a lack of assurance of sterility

  3. New York Post

    More than 500K Walgreens-branded eye drops recalled over sterility concerns (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Walgreens-branded eye-drop products were recalled due to a "lack of assurance of sterility," according to the FDA.

  4. Quartz

    Sterling Pharmaceutical is recalling nearly 750,000 eye drops, including Walgreens brand, over sterility concerns (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    More than 500,000 of the affected units are Walgreens-branded products; the FDA classified the recall as Class II

  5. LocalSYR

    Hundreds of thousands of eye drop products, many sold at Walgreens, recalled over 'sterility' concerns (opens LocalSYR)

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    LocalSYR's feed description

    Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

  6. KSN Wichita

    Almost 750,000 eye drop products, many sold at Walgreens, recalled over 'sterility' concerns (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    Hundreds of thousands of eye drop products are being recalled under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's second-highest risk category, according to a recent update.

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