The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted news of a second recall of eye drops in less than two months The latest recall is from Pharmedica, which urged consumers to stop using Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops because of non-sterility.
The latest recall of Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops is because of concerns that the product may not be sterile. Contaminated eyedrops, the FDA said, are linked to the risk of eye infections that may cause blindness.
The eye drops are used as an anti-inflammatory to help with eye irritation or swelling. There have been no reports of illness related to this product, Pharmedica said announcing the voluntary recall.EzriCare Artificial Tears , an over-the-counter preservative-free product and the prime suspect in an outbreak of serious bacterial infections. The CDC identified 55 cases of infection in 12 states, with at least five of them resulting in permanent vision loss and at least one death. The manufacturer, Global Pharma Healthcare, initiated a voluntary recall of the product.
How concerned should eye drops users be about their risk of infection? We asked eye experts and infectious-disease specialists. Here’s what they advised.
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