Nationwide Recall of Eye Ointments Over Infection Risk

Multiple brands of lubricant eye ointments, including Equate and CVS Health, are being recalled nationwide due to a risk of infection stemming from unsterile conditions at the Indian plant where they were manufactured. The recall, prompted by federal inspectors' findings, involves products with expiration dates from April 2024 to September 2025. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled ointments and can return them to the place of purchase, while those with questions can contact the manufacturer. Last year, a deadly outbreak of eye infections linked to artificial tears from another Indian firm led to a recall, and in January, the FDA warned against copycat eye drops due to infection risk.