Eye drops and ointments sold at Walgreens and Walmart have been recalled as they may not be sterile

If you are using eye drops, it may be a good time to check your medicine cabinet.

Several eye drops and ointments sold exclusively at Walmart and Walgreen stores have been recalled because they may not be sterile, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. has published voluntary reminders for various Equate products, including allergy relief, solutions, eye drops and gel drops –

all manufactured and labeled for Walmart.

The company also recalled several Perrigo prescription ointments

listed on the FDA website.

"The administration of a non-sterile product meant to be sterile can lead to serious or even fatal infections, or death," says the recall.

Walgreens recalls

For Walgreens, Altair

e recalled several ophthalmic drops and Ophthalmic Ointments over-the-counter or prescription,

comprising moisturizing eye drops, sodium chloride ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution of sodium chloride and lubricating eye ointment. The products are under the Walgreens brand.

There have been no reports of effects related to the use of the products, the company said. The complete list of recalled products

can be found here.