Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide over sterility concerns
Millions of bottles of over-the-counter eye drops used to treat redness, dryness and eye strain have been recalled due to concerns about their sterility, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report.
The recall, initiated voluntarily by the Vietnam-based company Rohto-Mentholatum, affects 11,960,623 cartons of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops distributed nationwide.
According to the FDA, the affected products were recalled due to a “lack of assurance of sterility,” a manufacturing issue that could pose a risk because the product cannot be guaranteed free from potentially harmful microbes.
The FDA has designated it a Class II recall, meaning using the products may cause “temporary” or “reversible” health effects, but are not likely to result in serious consequences.
The recall affects select lots of eight Rohto Cooling Eye Drops varieties sold in single and twin-packs with expiration dates ranging from July 2026 to February 2029: ALL-IN-ONE, Max Strength, Max Strength Twin Pack, Optic Glow, Digi Eye, Dry Aid, Dry Aid Twin Pack and Cool Relief. (See a full list of affected lots below).
The drops were manufactured by Rohto-Mentholatum in Vietnam and distributed by The Mentholatum Company of Orchard Park, New York.
The FDA said customers should stop using the product immediately if their lot number is included in the recall. Customers can dispose of the drops or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For questions about this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
Product details
| # | Product Description | Recall Number | Classification | Code Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops ALL-IN-ONE (hypromellose 0.2%, tetrahydrozoline HCL 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), Sterile 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam UPC 310742010862, NDC 10742-8146-1 | D-0715-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 3H1V, Exp. Date 2026/07; 3J1V, 3J2V, Exp. Date 2026/09; 3K1V, more… |
| 2 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, polysorbate 90, 0.2%), Sterile 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742011012, NDC 10742-8158-1 | D-0716-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 3H2V, 3H3V, Exp. Date 2026/07; 3J1V, 3J3V, 3J4V, 3J5V, Exp. Date 2026/09; 3K1V, 3K2V, Exp. Date 2026/10; 4A2V, Exp. Date 2026/12; 4B1V, 4B2V, 4B3V, Exp. Date 2027/01; 4F1V, 4F2V, 4F2V, 4F3V, 4F4V, Exp. Date 2027/05; 4G2V, 4G3V, 4G4V, 4G5V, Exp. Date 2027/06; 4H1V, Exp. Date 2027/07; 4I1V, 4I2V, more… |
| 3 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, polysorbate 80 0.2%), Sterile, TWIN PACK, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742011210, NDC 10742-8158-2 | D-0717-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 3H1V, Exp. Date2026/07; 3J2V, Exp. Date 2026/09; 4A1V, 4A1VA, more… |
| 4 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Optic Glow (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, povidone 0.5%, propylene glycol 0.2%), Sterile, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742010916, NDC 10742-8160-1 | D-0718-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 3H1V, 3H1VA, Exp. Date 2025/07; 3J1V, 3J2V, more… |
| 5 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Digi Eye (hypromellose 0.35%, tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), Sterile, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742010602, NDC 10742-8175-1 | D-0719-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 4B1V, 4B1VA, Exp. Date 2027/01; 4J1V, Exp. Date 2027/09 |
| 6 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Dry Aid (povidone 0.68%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.34 FL OZ (10 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742011135, NDC 10742-8162-1 | D-0720-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 4G1VA, Exp. Date 2027/06; 4J1VA, Exp. Date 2027/09; 5A1V, Exp. Date 2027/12; 5D1VA, Exp. Date 2028/03; 5G1VA, Exp. Date 2028/06; 512V, 512V, 512VB Exp. Date 2028/08; 5L2VA, 512VB 2028/11. |
| 7 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Dry Aid (povidone 0.68%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, TWIN PACK 0.34 FL OZ (10 mL) each, Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742011159, NDC 10742-8162-2 | D-0721-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 4G1V, Exp 2027/06; 4J1V, 512VB 2027/09; 5D1V, 2028/03; 5G1V, 512VB 2028/06; 512V, 512VB 2028/08 |
| 8 | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Cool Relief (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.012%, polysorbate 80 0.2%), Sterile, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL) each, Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742010749, NDC 10742-8141-1 | D-0722-2026 | Class II | Lot #: 3J1V, Exp. Date 2026/09; 4A1V, Exp. Date 2026/12; 4G1V, 4G2V, Exp. Date 2027/06; 4I1V, Exp. Date 2027/08; 4JIV, Exp. Date 2027/09; 5A1V, Exp. Date 2027/12 ; 5B1V, Exp. Date 2028/01; 5F1V, Exp. Date 2028/05; 5F1VA, Exp. Date 2028/05; 5H1V & 5H1VA, Exp. Date 2028/07; 5J1V, 5J1VA, Exp. Date more… |
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