Carboxymethylcellulose recalls
The FDA has published 17 recalls involving Carboxymethylcellulose since 2013. The latest was reported on 30 Sep 2026. Most were for sterility. Sterling Pharmaceutical Services has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls17since 2013
Last 12 months6reported
Class I635% of total
Ongoing14latest 30 Sep 2026
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 6 35%Class II 10 59%Class III 1 6%
Why carboxymethylcellulose is recalled
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Ongoing carboxymethylcellulose recalls
14 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears, Sterile recalledLubricating Tears | Sterling Pharmaceutical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops recalled by Sterling PharmaceuticalWalgreens Lubricant Eye Drops | Sterling Pharmaceutical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops Total Twin Pack recalledWalgreens Lubricant Eye Drops | Sterling Pharmaceutical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution recalledCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium | Sterling Pharmaceutical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution recalledCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium | Sterling Pharmaceutical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | TRP The Relief Products* Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops recalledGentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops | Sterling Pharmaceutical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
All carboxymethylcellulose recalls, newest first
17 totalShould you stop taking Carboxymethylcellulose?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.