Eye Drop Recall Linked to Drug-Resistant Bacteria Outbreak in US
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US authorities have recalled EzriCare Artificial Tears, a brand of eyedrops contaminated with a drug-resistant bacterial contamination that may have killed one person and injured 68 others. The Pseudomonas bacteria can cause infections in the blood, lungs or other parts of the body after surgery. The FDA and CDC have issued an advisory against the use of the product and have recalled other brands of eyedrops distributed by Pharmedica and Apotex. The affected drops were manufactured in India and imported to the US.
- US authorities recall eyedrops infected with drug-resistant bacteria The Guardian
- Eyedrops recalled in US following blindness and injuries BBC
- Eyedrops kill 1, force others to have eyes removed due to drug-resistant bacteria: CDC alert New York Post
- What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls The New York Times
- Outbreak linked to eye drops leaves 68 infected, 8 blind, CDC says WFLA
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