Have your eyes ever felt desert-level dry? Maybe itchy? Or sensitive? Your first inclination was probably to fix your issue with rewetting eye drops, which is a standard dry eye treatment option, according to the National Eye Institute . (Just know that dry eyes can signify bigger problems .)

However, you might want to be careful about which brand you're using. Here's why: In 2025, the largest eye drop recall in U.S. history occurred. The recall affected 1.8 million dry eye drop products, many of which had been shipped since 2023 — meaning some bottles were already in the hands of consumers. (Interestingly, the largest deodorant recall was issued in 2025 , too.)

The eye drops, distributed by AvKARE, were recalled as part of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Class II event

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