FDA warns about counterfeit eye drops found in Florida and Georgia
FDA identifies counterfeit eye drops in stores and reports bacterial contamination in two tested products. Its page is marked current as of October 16.
What the record says
FDA warns against using counterfeit eye drops found in Florida and Georgia, saying they may also be present in other states. Its source page, marked current as of October 16, 2026, identifies two counterfeit products that tested positive for bacterial contamination: Colirio Ocusan Alivio rapido del enrojecimiento and Ocusan Ojos Secos. The agency says contaminated products may cause serious eye infections. FDA’s guide compares authentic and counterfeit packaging and identifies additional counterfeit products. FDA states that it is not aware of associated adverse events and that its investigation and testing continue.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Follow FDA’s packaging comparison and stop-use instructions. FDA advises people with signs of eye infection after use to contact a healthcare professional or seek care immediately.
Limits and what is not established
The warning concerns identified counterfeit versions, not every authentic product from the named brands. FDA says the separate September 11 retail recall is a different issue. The index lists this item October 21; that is not its source-page date.
Sources checked October 22, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: original information