Reported May 2, 2024
Bausch + Lomb Recalls Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria and Fungi
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. of Bridgewater, New Jersey
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs
- Amount recalled
- About 32,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
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 agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: 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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