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A blinding bacteria, four dead and an everyday brand blamed: What we know about the US eye drop recall

People have had to have their eyes surgically removed due to the bacteria

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

A blinding bacteria, four dead and an everyday brand blamed: What we know about the US eye drop recall

People have had to have their eyes surgically removed due to the bacteria

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Florida firefighter speaks out after being blinded in one eye by bacteria in recalled eyedrops

The firefighter is suing the eyedrop company while he awaits surgery he hopes will restore vision to his left eye

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Clusters of eye drop-linked infections found in 4 states

Clusters of infections linked to the use of eye drops have been found in four states, according to U.S. health officials tracking the outbreak that’s already led to the death of one person.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

'Possibly contaminated' eye drops recalled after patient dies of bloodstream infection

A total of 55 patients reported adverse effects after using EzriCare and Delsam Pharma's Artificial Tears, including eye infections, permanent loss of vision, and a death with a bloodstream infection

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023

U.S. FDA says India-made eye drop linked to some infections, blindness and one death

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against using an eye drop made in India that has been linked to the outbreak of a drug-resistant bacteria leading to adverse events in at least 55 patients in the United States including infections, blindness and one death.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

Manufacturer recalls eye drops after possible link to bacterial infections

EzriCare artificial tears are suspected to be the cause of an outbreak of the VIM-GES-CRPA strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which the CDC said is the first outbreak of its kind in the U.S.

WEKU · Feb 3, 2023

Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023