Bausch + Lomb Recalls Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria, Fungi

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A report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently stated that Bausch + Lomb is recalling 32,000 units of its Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs because they can pose a threat to humans. According to the report, 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.

The company notes 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.

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.

The CPSC report states that the product has been sold at PetSmart, Walmart and other stores nationwide, and online at Chewy.com and Amazon.com from February 2023 through March 2024.

Although the company and the CPSC note in the recall that those with immune systems considered to be healthy are not typically affected by the risks stated in the recall, they are still urging consumers to discontinue use of the wipes and to request a full refund. 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. Consumers should then dispose of the product in its container with household trash.