FDA finds sterilization issues at maker of eye drops linked to deadly outbreak.
TL;DR
An FDA inspection found that Global Pharma Healthcare, the manufacturer of EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops linked to an outbreak of serious bacterial infections in the US, did not follow proper protocol to prevent contamination of its products. The inspection resulted in 11 observations, including a "manufacturing process that lacked assurance of product sterility." The FDA continues to monitor the issue and is working with the CDC and the companies recalling affected products. Consumers are urged to stop using these products which may be harmful to their health.
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