US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Completed Initiated Jul 2, 2019 (7 years ago)

Equate Sterile Lubricant Stye Ointment, Net wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed by…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What was recalled

Equate Sterile Lubricant Stye Ointment, Net wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-875-50

Recalling firm
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
49035-875-50
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0365-2020

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.