Kareway GERICARE Eyewash Recall: Non-sterile eye solution risks infection
Kareway recalls GERICARE sterile eye wash solution due to confirmed microbial contamination. Affected units contain Achromobacter xylosoxidans. Stop using immediately to avoid infection risks.
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Non-sterility: confirmed microbial contamination with Achromobacter xylosoxidans
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What happened, in plain English
Kare:ware recalls its GERICARE eyewash solution because it's contaminated with bacteria that can cause eye infections. Using this product could lead to infections, especially for people with eye injuries or conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41102-kareway-gericare-eyewash-recall-non-sterile-eye-solution-risks-infection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41102-kareway-gericare-eyewash-recall-non-sterile-eye-solution-risks-infection · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0551-2018
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“Kareway GERICARE Eyewash Recall: Non-sterile eye solution risks infection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41102-kareway-gericare-eyewash-recall-non-sterile-eye-solution-risks-infection. Based on FDA recall #D-0551-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0551-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The eyewash solution has been confirmed to contain harmful bacteria (Achromobacter xylosoxidans) that can cause eye infections. Using this contaminated solution may lead to infections, especially if the eye is injured or has a condition.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the recalled GERICARE eyewash solution are at risk of eye infections. Those with eye injuries or conditions are most vulnerable.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle labeled 'GERICARE Eyewash'. The product was distributed by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp. in Brooklyn, NY with lot number 86041601 and expiration date 09/19.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Discard the recalled eyewash solution to prevent potential eye infections.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to one customer (Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp.) who further distributed the product U.S.A. nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 21 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-0551-2018 (November 9, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0551-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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