FDA Recalls 7 Brands of Amazon Eye Drops for Unauthorized Distribution

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FDA Recalls 7 Brands of Amazon Eye Drops for Unauthorized Distribution
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Amazon for selling seven brands of eye drops that are considered "unapproved new drugs." The FDA stated that these products can be classified as "new drugs" being distributed without FDA approval, which violates federal regulations. Amazon has started removing the products from its online marketplace. This warning follows previous FDA alerts about contaminated eye drops, which can lead to eye infections and vision loss. The FDA has urged caution regarding the use of certain eye drop products due to contamination from bacteria or fungus.

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