All lots of eye drops that were sold online under two different brands are being recalled after bottles were found to be contaminated with bacteria that could cause infections, leading to blindness and even death.
The recall affects Artificial Tears (carboxymethylcellulose sodium) Lubricant Eye Drops sold by Aru Pharma/Ezricare and Delsam Pharma, which were found to be contaminated with a bacterium called Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
It came after a total of 55 patients reported adverse effects after using eye drops, including the recalled products.
