174 Million Alcohol Prep Pads + 3M+ Eye Drops Recalled for Non-Sterility — Infection Risks Nationwide [developing]
Key Questions
What is the recall for Cardinal Health alcohol prep pads?
Cardinal Health recalled 174 million Webcol Large 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pads due to non-sterility from Paenibacillus contamination, posing infection risks. Affected lots expire through April 7, 2026.
What health risks are associated with the non-sterile alcohol prep pads?
The contamination can lead to infections nationwide. FDA has issued ongoing alerts about the issue.
Which eye drop products were recalled and where were they sold?
K.C. Pharma recalled over 3 million units of eye drops for non-sterility, sold at Walgreens, Kroger, HEB, and CVS with expiration in March 2026.
Why were millions more eye drops recalled?
The eye drops from K.C. Pharma were non-sterile, reflecting ongoing manufacturing issues, as highlighted by FDA concerns.
Is this recall limited to specific regions?
No, the alcohol prep pads and eye drops recalls are nationwide.
Cardinal Health Webcol Large 70% isopropyl (lots thru 2026-04-07) Paenibacillus contaminated; K.C. Pharma eye drops >3M units non-sterile (Dry Eye Relief/Top Care/Good Sense at Walgreens/Kroger/HEB/CVS exp Mar-Oct2026 Class II, no ill but echoes deadly history). FDA alerts ongoing, manufacturing/inspection failures highlighted.