Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections​​, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.

The eye drops are typically used for temporary relief of burning and irritation for people with dry eye symptoms.

The foreign material was found to be “fungal in nature” which can cause an eye infection that could threaten a person’s vision. It also can be potentially life-threatening. There have not been any reports of adverse reactions connected to the drops.

One lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, has been recalled due to fungal contamination, the FDA announced this week.

The recalled Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF were sold as single-use plastic vials in 25-packs, according to the recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. They’re marked with the lot number 10101 and a September 2025 expiration date.

Systane eye drops have been voluntarily recalled due to potential fungal contamination as reported by the FDA on Dec. 23. The recall affects one lot of the product following a consumer complaint about foreign material in a single-use vial.

One lot of Systane brand eye drops were voluntarily recalled due to possible fungal contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The company said an infection could threaten vision and in very rare cases could potentially be life-threatening, but said it has not received any reports of infections to date.