Popular Dog Eye Wipes Recalled for Possible Bacteria Concerns
If your dog gets eye gunk or tear stains, you probably have used eye-wipes to help keep their eyes and the fur around their eyes clean before. These specially-formulated wipes are supposed to be safe for your dog's skin and sensitive eye area, helping to remove mucus, yucky eye boogers, discharge, and to keep the fur around their eyes looking clean and well-groomed.
One popular brand of eye wipes is now being recalled because when the dog eyelid wipes are open, bacteria and fungi can grow in the container and pose a risk of serious infection.
Bausch & Lomb
These eye wipes were sold at 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. One of two recalled lot numbers, A09050 and A10055, is printed on the bottom of the container.
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Even though the company has reported some substances developing in the container after the product had been opened and in use. No illness of consumers or pets has been reported. You should stop using this product immediately.
Why Pet Parents Should be Concerned
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When it comes to our dogs and their eyeballs, it's always better to be safe than sorry and you don't want to take any chances when it comes to cleaning your dog's eyes.
Animal Eye Associates suggests keeping your dog's eyes clean by having the hair around your dog's eyes trimmed either by their groomer or by using a pair of blunt-nose scissors. One of the best ways that you can remove the mucus from your dog’s eyes is with a clean damp towel. Using warm water you can easily remove the gunk from your pup's eyes, but you should always use a clean towel and a gentle touch.
As far as the Bausch & Lomb wipe recall, The Consumer Product Safety Commission recall page states that :
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.
The website for the recall states that if you'd like a refund, you need to:
Sign and date your product(s) container.
Take a photo of your product(s). If you have more than one affected product in your possession, please include all Project Watson eyelid wipes containers in one image. You must sign and date your product(s) before taking the photo.
Fill out the form below.
Discard all Project Watson eyelid wipes product(s) in your possession.
Consumers can request a refund by calling Project Watson toll-free at 877-857-1149 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://eyelidwiperecall.com/ or www.tryprojectwatson.com/ and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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