DMV LOCAL RECAP: Food Recalls Grow as Eye Drops Face FDA Warning

A growing list of food recalls is raising concerns in 2026 as thousands of bottles of popular eye drops are also recalled nationwide.

Another week, another round of recalls — and the growing list may have you double-checking what’s in your refrigerator and medicine cabinet. More than 50 food recalls have reportedly been logged in the United States so far in 2026, affecting everything from produce and dairy products to eggs, infant formula and pet food.

Products mentioned among recent recalls include jalapeño dips, salsa, guacamole, shell eggs, pistachio products, nut butter, cottage cheese and ricotta. Depending on the specific recall, concerns have included possible contamination from bacteria such as salmonella and listeria.

Listeria can pose an increased risk to pregnant women, newborns, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can cause symptoms including diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.

The recalls come as staffing levels at federal health agencies have also drawn scrutiny. According to the report discussed during the DMV Local Recap, federal agencies responsible for monitoring food safety have experienced thousands of job losses since January 2025.

And it isn’t only food products consumers need to check.

Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief has also been recalled, with approximately 39,000 bottles reportedly affected nationwide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class II, a designation used when exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, with the probability of serious consequences considered remote.

Consumers who regularly use the eye drops should check their bottles against the specific lot information included in the recall notice rather than assuming every Clear Eyes product is affected.

With recalls continuing to make headlines, checking official FDA and USDA recall notices before using a potentially affected product can help consumers determine whether something in their home is included.

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