Bausch + Lomb is recalling eyelid wipes for dogs because once opened, bacteria and fungi can grow inside the container, posing a risk of infection.
The recall covers about 32,000 containers of Bausch + Lomb's Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled 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.
Bausch + Lomb said it received seven reports of "a substance developing in the container," but no illness in consumers or pets was reported.
According to the CPSC, the growth of bacteria or fungi in the containers poses 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 said.
Consumers should immediately stop using the eyelid wipes and dispose of the product and container. Consumers can request a full refund by submitting a photo of their product online at eyelidwiperecall.com/.
-- with reporting by TMX
