Class IIDrug
Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears recall
Summary
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC is recalling Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears (drug). According to the FDA report, the reason is: Lack of Assurance of Sterility. The FDA rated this a Class II: the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely. Recall status: Ongoing.
Details from the FDA report
- Product
- Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC, Valley Stream, NY, 11580, www.reliable1labs.com, NDC 69618-076-55.
- Reason
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Lot / code info
- Lot # 3171, Expiration Date 09/30/2026. Lot # 3174, Expiration Date 10/31/2026; Lot #3275, Expiration Date, 06/30/2027; Lot #3304, Expiration date 07/31/2027.
- Quantity
- 47616 bottles
- Distribution
- USA Nationwide
- Recalling company
- Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC, Dupo, IL United States
- Recall started
- August 20, 2026
- FDA report date
- September 30, 2026
- Classification
- Class II: The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- D-0859-2026
What to do
- Check whether you have this product, and compare the lot numbers, codes, or dates on your package with the codes listed above.
- If it matches, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
- Contact the recalling company (Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC) or the store where you bought it about returns or refunds.
- Do not stop a prescribed medication without first talking to your pharmacist or doctor; they can help find a safe replacement.
- If you think the product made you or someone else sick, contact a doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency call 911.
- You can report problems to the FDA via MedWatch.