Current:Home > StocksThe FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk -AssetTrainer
The FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk
View
Date:2025-04-15 03:29:18
U.S. health officials are warning consumers to stop using more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products due to the potential risk of eye infection that could lead to vision loss.
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued the alert for 26 products from the following brands: CVS Health, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up&Up and Velocity Pharma.
The federal regulatory agency said it recommended the manufacturers to recall of the subject products on Wednesday, after FDA investigators found bacterial contamination in critical drug production areas of a manufacturing facility.
CVS, Rite Aid and Target are removing the products in store and online, according to the FDA. Products branded as Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available but should not be purchased, said the agency. None of the products have caused adverse effects in consumers yet, they added.
It's the FDA's latest statements in a series of warnings against using eyedrop products linked to potential contamination. Two months ago, the FDA urged consumers to stop using two eyedrop products due to bacterial and fungal contamination. At the time, the drug-resistant bacteria Pseudomanas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium, Mycolicibacterium and Methylorubrum was found in LightEyez MSM Eye Drops Eye Repair product; Dr. Berne's MSM Drops 5% Solution was contaminated with Exophiala fungi.
In February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa tied to the contamination of other brands of artificial tears and eyedrops.
As NPR previously reported, the bacteria strain was found in 81 people, four of whom had died from infections, the CDC said in May.
Over 10 different brands were linked to the infections, the most common being Ezri Care Artificial Tears from India-based Global Pharma Healthcare. The FDA said Global Pharma's microbial testing of its eye product was inadequate and that the pharmaceutical provider failed to use adequate, tamper-resistant packaging and distributed the drugs without proper preservatives.
Two additional companies recalled eyedrop products in February, although those products were not linked to the infections at the time.
In its Friday notice, the FDA did not specify the bacteria strain that was found at the manufacturing site.
veryGood! (46)
Related
- Why we love Bear Pond Books, a ski town bookstore with a French bulldog 'Staff Pup'
- Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to reclassify abortion drugs, worrying doctors
- Texas health department appoints anti-abortion OB-GYN to maternal mortality committee
- Venus Williams among nine women sports stars to get their own Barbie doll
- Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes
- Are you worried about the high prices we're paying? Biden’s tariffs will make it worse.
- Exonerated after serving 8 years for 2013 murder, a 26-year-old is indicted again in a NYC shooting
- WNBA rookie power rankings: Cameron Brink shines; Caitlin Clark struggles
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Nebraska sues TikTok for allegedly targeting minors with addictive design and fueling a youth mental health crisis
Ranking
- Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires
- New secretary of state and construction authority leader confirmed by the New York Senate
- Jessica Lange talks 'Mother Play,' Hollywood and why she nearly 'walked away from it all'
- Vancouver Canucks' Rick Tocchet wins Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Defense highlights internet search for hypothermia in Karen Read murder trial
- Veteran Kentucky lawmaker Richard Heath, who chaired a House committee, loses in Republican primary
- Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with China stocks down, after Wall St retreat
Recommendation
The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
CDC: Second human infected with bird flu linked to U.S. dairy cows
Bark Air, a new airline for dogs, set to take its first flight
Tennessee to become first state to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
Stamford Road collision sends motorcyclist flying; driver arrested
Georgia, Ohio State lead college football's NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 after spring practice
Bayer Leverkusen unbeaten season at risk trailing Atalanta 2-0 at halftime in Europa League final
New college grads face a cooling job market. Here's where the jobs are.