A batch of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF has been recalled after a customer complained of "foreign matter" in the drops—which turned out to be fungus.

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

If you're suffering from dry eyes over the holidays, do not use Systane single-use eye drops are being recalled for a possible fungal infection.

Some Systane eye drops were recalled after a foreign material was found in a sealed container, according to an FDA recall announcement.

The recall affects one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, sold in a 25-count box of single vials, which are used to temporarily relieve eye burning and irritation, the FDA said.

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.

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.