Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Recall: Non-Sterility Hazard
Up&Up dry eye relief (0.5% Carboxymethylcellulose) in Twin Packs is recalled due to non-sterility risk. Affected products distributed by Target with NDC 76168-800-30.
Recall notice
Non-Sterility
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What happened, in plain English
Up&Up dry eye relief eye drops in Twin Packs are being recalled because of non-sterility. This means the product may not be safe for use and could cause infection. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/32946-up-up-dry-eye-relief-recall-non-sterility-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/32946-up-up-dry-eye-relief-recall-non-sterility-hazard · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0311-2024
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“Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Recall: Non-Sterility Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/32946-up-up-dry-eye-relief-recall-non-sterility-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0311-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0311-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Non-sterility means the product may contain bacteria or other contaminants that could lead to eye infections. This is a serious health risk when used in the eye.
Who’s affected
People who own or use Up&Up dry eye relief eye drops in Twin Packs (0.5 FL OZ bottles) distributed by Target. Those with dry eye conditions are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Up&Up dry eye relief eye drops in Twin Packs (0.5 FL OZ bottles) with NDC 76168-800-30. These were distributed by Target stores.
- Brand
Up&Up- Category
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All 22 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0290-2024 | CVS Health brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%), packaged in a) 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles (Single Pack) (NDC 76168-702-15) and b) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles (Twin pack) (NDC 76168-702-30), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895.; All lots | 386,256 bottles | — |
| D-0291-2024 | Leader brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%), packaged in a) 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles (Single Pack) (NDC 70000-0090-1) and b) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles (Twin pack) (NDC 70000-0090-2), Distributed by: Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017; All lots | 210,192 bottles | 70000-0090-1, 70000-0090-2 |
| D-0292-2024 | CVS Health brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Propylene glycol 0.6%), packaged in a) 0.33 FL OZ (10mL) bottles (Single Pack) (NDC 76168-714-10) and b) 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) bottles (Twin pack) (NDC 76168-714-20), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895.; All lots | 137,784 bottles | — |
| D-0293-2024 | Rugby brand Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1325-94; All lots | 1,492,344 bottles | — |
| D-0294-2024 | CVS Health brand Lubricating Gel Drops (Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and Propylene glycol 0.3%), packaged in 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) bottles, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895. NDC 76168-712-10; All lots | 110,832 bottles | — |
| D-0295-2024 | Leader brand Dry Eye Relief (Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and Propylene glycol 0.3%) packaged in 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) bottles, Distributed by Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017, NDC 70000-0088-1; All lots | 12,960 bottles | 70000-0088-1 |
| D-0296-2024 | CVS brand Multi Action Relief Drops (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline 0.05%) packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895. NDC 76168-706-15; All lots | 253,080 bottles | — |
| D-0297-2024 | Leader brand Eye Irritation Relief (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline 0.05%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017, NDC 70000-0087-1; All lots | 10,944 bottles | 70000-0087-1 |
| D-0298-2024 | CVS Health brand, Lubricant Gel Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 1%) packaged in a) 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles (Single Pack) (NDC 76168-704-15) and b) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles (Twin pack) (NDC 76168-704-30), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895.; All lots | 150,720 bottles | — |
| D-0299-2024 | Leader brand Dry Eye Relief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 1%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017, NDC 70000-0089-1; All lots | 23,208 bottles | 70000-0089-1 |
| D-0300-2024 | Target brand High Performance Lubricant Eye Drops (Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3%) a) 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles (Single Pack) (NDC 11673-522-15) and b) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles (Twin pack) (NDC 11673-522-30), Distributed by: Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403; All lots | 401,568 bottles | — |
| D-0301-2024 | Leader brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6%), packaged in 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) bottles, Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017, NDC 70000-0587-1; All lots | 14,784 bottles | — |
| D-0302-2024 | Velocity Pharma brand Lubricating Eye Drop (Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6%), packaged in 3 bottles of 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) each, Velocity Pharma, NDC 76168-502-30; All lots | 2,820 bottles | — |
| D-0303-2024 | EQUATE brand Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drops (Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and Propylene glycol 0.3%) packaged in 0.34 FL OZ (10 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72712, NDC 79903-168-01; All lots | 33,984 bottles | — |
| D-0304-2024 | LUBRICANT EYE DROPS (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%), packaged 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles (Twin Pack), Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-4811-5; All lots | 6,024 bottles | — |
| D-0305-2024 | CVS Health brand Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops (Propylene glycol 400 0.25%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895. NDC 76168-711-15; All lots | 45,408 bottles | — |
| D-0306-2024 | Lubricant Gel Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 1.0%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-4540-5; All lots | 7,200 bottles | — |
| D-0307-2024 | Lubricant Gel Drops (Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3%), packaged in 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-4540-3; All lots | 7,776 bottles | — |
| D-0308-2024 | Multi-action Relief Drops (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Providone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-2254-3; All lots | 9,216 bottles | — |
| D-0309-2024 | Lubricant Eye Drops (Propylene glycol 0.6%), packaged in 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) each bottle (Twin Pack), Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-4811-3 Retail Labeler: Rite Aid; All lots | 7,296 bottles | — |
| D-0310-2024 | Rugby brand Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran 70 0.1%, Hypromellose 2910 0.3%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1282-94; All lots | 56,520 bottles | — |
| D-0311-2024 | Up&Up brand dry eye relief (Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%) packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) each bottles (Twin Pack), Distributed by: Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403, NDC 76168-800-30; All lots | 137,544 bottles | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the NDC code 76168-800-30 on the packaging to confirm if your product is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide within the United States” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states the product has a non-sterility hazard, meaning it may not be safe for use and could cause eye infections.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0311-2024 (November 13, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0311-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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