United Exchange Eye Wash Bottles: Lack of Sterility Assurance
United Exchange Corporation recalls 4 fl oz eye wash bottles due to lack of sterility assurance. Products distributed by United Exchange Corp. in Cerritos, CA with specific lot numbers and expiration dates are affected.
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What happened, in plain English
United Exchange Corporation is recalling 4 fl oz eye wash bottles because they may not be sterile. Using these products could lead to eye infections or other health issues if the eye wash is contaminated. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42455-united-exchange-eye-wash-bottles-lack-of-sterility-assurance.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42455-united-exchange-eye-wash-bottles-lack-of-sterility-assurance · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0498-2017
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“United Exchange Eye Wash Bottles: Lack of Sterility Assurance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42455-united-exchange-eye-wash-bottles-lack-of-sterility-assurance. Based on FDA recall #D-0498-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0498-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The eye wash bottles may not be sterile, which means they could contain harmful bacteria. If the eye wash is contaminated, it might cause eye infections or irritation when used.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled eye wash bottles from United Exchange Corp. in Cerritos, CA. Those with sensitive eyes or who use eye wash frequently are at slightly higher risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Eye Wash, 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC' on the label. Look for lot numbers G15901-G15904 (expiring 07/31/2018) or G16909 (expiring 05/30/2019).
- Brand
United Exchange Corporation- Product
Eye Wash, 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by: United Exchange Corp., 17211 Valley View Ave., Cerritos, CA- Category
Drug
All 4 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.
- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico and Guyana
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0496-2017 | EYE WASH, 4 fl oz. (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceutical, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, Made in Korea, NDC 0904-6491-20; Lot # G15905, G15907, Exp 10/2018 | 46,080 bottles | Class I |
| D-0497-2017 | Eye Irrigating Solution, 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, Made in Korea, NDC 0536-1083-97; Lot # G15908, Exp 10/2018; G15909, Exp 01/2018; G16904, Exp 01/2019; G16908, Exp 02/2019; G16912, G16913, Exp 03/2019 | 112,320 bottles | Class II |
| D-0498-2017 | Eye Wash, 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by: United Exchange Corp., 17211 Valley View Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703, Made in Korea, UPC Code: 780707005828; Lot # G15901, G15902, G15903, G15904, Exp 07/31/2018; G16909, Exp 05/30/2019 | 77,184 bottles | Class II |
| D-0499-2017 | EYE WASH, 4 fl oz. (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceutical, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, Made in Korea, NDC 0904-6491-20; Lot # G15906, Exp 10/2018; G15910, G15911, G15912, Exp 11/2018; G16901, G16902, G16903, Exp 01/2019; G16905, G16906, G16907, Exp 02/2019; G16910, G16911, Exp 03/2019 | 190,710 bottles | Class II |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot numbers G15901-G15904 (expiring 07/31/2018) or G16909 (expiring 05/30/2019) on the bottle label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide, Puerto Rico and Guyana” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 10 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- 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-0498-2017 (September 2, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0498-2017 to see it in context.
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