Bausch + Lomb Recalls Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria and Fungi
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-05-02). Hazards: microbial. About 32,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24224 |
| Published | 2024-05-02 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-02 |
| Products | Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs |
| Firm named in the title | Bausch + Lomb |
| Firms | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc., of Bridgewater, New Jersey (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 32,000 |
| Hazard classes | microbial |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | PetSmart, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, and online at Chewy.com and Amazon.com from February 2023 through March 2024 for between $13 and $15. |
Description
This recall involves two lots of Project Watson Eyelid Wipes (45 count) for dogs, which are packaged in a small round container with a twist-on lid and blue and white labeling. "PROJECT WATSON" and "BAUSCH + LOMB" are printed on the label. One of two recalled lot numbers, A09050 and A10055, is printed on the bottom of the container.
Hazard
When the recalled dog eyelid wipes are opened and in use, bacteria and fungi, which are organisms found widely in the environment, soil, and water, can be introduced and grow in the container, posing a risk of serious infection to people with weakened immune systems. Individuals with wounds may also be at higher risk of infection. People with healthy immune systems are not typically affected.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled eyelid wipes and request a full refund by submitting a picture of their product via an online form at http://eyelidwiperecall.com/. The refund will be in the form of a check sent to consumers via U.S. mail. Consumers should then dispose of the product in its container with household trash.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received seven reports of a substance developing in the container after the product had been opened and in use. No illness of consumers or pets has been reported.
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