Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength Recall
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The FDA announced a Class II recall of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength due to lack of assurance of sterility. 6,076,306 cartons distributed nationwide in the United States are affected.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The recall was initiated due to lack of assurance of sterility for the affected eye drops.
Which Products Are Affected
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, polysorbate 80 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. Product quantity: 6,076,306 cartons. Lot numbers: 3H2V, 3H3V (Exp. 2026/07); 3J1V, 3J3V, 3J4V, 3J5V (Exp. 2026/09); 3K1V, 3K2V (Exp. 2026/10); 4A2V (Exp. 2026/12); 4B1V, 4B2V, 4B3V (Exp. 2027/01); 4F1V, 4F2V, 4F3V, 4F4V (Exp. 2027/05); 4G2V, 4G3V, 4G4V, 4G5V (Exp. 2027/06); 4H1V (Exp. 2027/07); 4I1V, 4I2V, 4I4V, 4I5V (Exp. 2027/08). Recall number D-0716-2026. Distribution: Nationwide within the United States.
What You Should Do
Check product lot numbers against the listed codes and expiration dates.
Why This Matters
A sterility assurance issue with ophthalmic products distributed nationwide may pose risks to eye health for users.
Source
FDA recall D-0716-2026, event ID 99440.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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