Experts Explain FDA Warning to Stop Using Suspect Eye Drops …
Nov 17, 2023 · The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness.
Which eye drops have been recalled? Full list of impacted ... - CBS News
Nov 17, 2023 · The FDA maintains an updated list of eye drop products that people should get rid of. Users can also consult an eye drop manufacturer's website to check if a product has been recalled.
FDA warns eye drops may cause infection. Here's a list of 27 ... - CBS News
Nov 2, 2023 · FDA urged recall of eye drops exposed to insanitary conditions at factory, but products listed may still be available for sale and pose risk of infection, agency says.
FDA issues warning for 26 eyedrops due to risk ... - Associated Press News
Oct 30, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness. The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health.
Recalled eyedrops causing blindness: What to know about drug ... - NBC News
Apr 9, 2023 · Three patients have died. Eight needed corneal transplants. Four have had at least one eye removed. The CDC first alerted the public to the potential danger in a statement on Jan. 20. But ...
Recalled eye drops linked to bacteria tied to four deaths, CDC says
May 20, 2023 · Four people have now died in a multistate outbreak of a drug-resistant bacteria strain tied to recalled eye drops, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The FDA issues warning for eyedrop products due to infection risk : NPR
Oct 29, 2023 · 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.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products off of CVS, Rite ... - CBS News
Nov 17, 2023 · Another eye drop recall is pulling 28 products from store shelves, including store-brand products sold at retailers such as CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart, with the recall coming about...
FDA warns customers to stop using eye drops sold by major ... - CNN
Oct 30, 2023 · Twenty-six over-the-counter eye drop products including those sold under store brands such as CVS, Target and Rite Aid, could lead to a serious eye infection resulting in vision loss or...
Tainted eyedrops are now linked to three deaths and ... - NBC News
Mar 22, 2023 · Three people have died, and four others have had their eyeballs removed because of rare bacterial infections linked to contaminated eyedrops, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported...