Overview

• Four eye ointment products sold under the brands Equate, CVS Health, and AACE Pharmaceuticals have been recalled due to sterility concerns at the manufacturing facility in India.
• The recall was initiated after the FDA found unsterile conditions at the plant, raising the risk of eye infections or related harm for users.
• The affected products were distributed nationwide and include ointments with expiration dates ranging from February 2024 to September 2025.
• Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately and can return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
• This recall adds to a growing list of eye products recalled in recent months due to sterility and contamination concerns.