HIGH

LEADER Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops Recalled for Sterility Issue (2026)

Cardinal Health distributed LEADER Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops and related store-brand lubricating eye drops nationwide. The recall cites a lack of assurance of sterility. Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact KC Pharmaceuticals for guidance.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
March 3, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
LEADER ULTRA LUBRICATING EYE DROPS, FOSTER AND THRIVE LUBRICATING TEARS LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, GOODSENSE ULTRA LUBRICANT EYE DROPS...
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What You Should Do

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: E-Mail

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Product Details

Lot numbers include: Lot: a) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26; b) SU24E01, Exp.: 5/31/26; c) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26; d) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; e) SU24E01, SU24E02, Exp.: 5/31/26; SU24K01, Exp.: 9/30/26. Distribution spans nationwide in the US by Cardinal Health and multiple store-brand labels including Foster and Thrive, Goodsense, Meijer, Quality Choice, CVS Health, Walgreens, Publix, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Perrigo Direct, and others. Total quantity recalled: 245,184 bottles. Some NDC references include 70000-0457-1 and others,

The Hazard

Lack of assurance of sterility. Contaminated eye drops could cause infection or eye injuries.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

What to Do

1 Stop using the product. 2 Contact KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc or your healthcare provider for guidance. 3 Follow the recall notification method via email.

Contact Information

Recall notification method is by email. No public phone number or hours are listed in the summary. See FDA enforcement page for details.

Key Facts

  • 245,184 bottles recalled nationwide
  • Class II recall due to lack of sterility assurance
  • NDCs and lots include SU24E01, SU24E02, SU24K01 with Exp. 5/31/26 and 9/30/26
  • Background Section line breaks have been kept minimal to meet formatting needs.

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
6/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHERBURN

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