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"FDA Issues Recall for CVS and Walmart Eye Ointments Over Infection Risk"

The FDA has issued a recall for four types of eyedrops sold at Walmart and CVS due to a lack of sterility assurance at the facility where they are made. The eyedrops, produced by Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd., are at risk of potential eye infections or related harm and should not be used. The recalled products should be returned to the retailer where they were purchased, and individuals can visit the FDA website for more information on the recall.

via MLive.com|

#cvs #eyedrops #fda

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Amazon Removes Unapproved Eye Drops from Platform Following FDA Warning

Amazon is removing seven eyedrop products from its website after receiving a warning from the FDA stating that the products are not FDA-approved and pose a risk to public health. The FDA emphasized that eye products bypass natural defenses and can cause harm. The products included in the warning are Similasan Pink Eye Relief, The Goodbye Company Pink Eye, Can-C Eye Drops, Optique 1 Eye Drops, OcluMed Eye Drops, TRP Natural Eye Floaters Relief, and Manzanilla Sophia Chamomile Herbal Eye Drops. Amazon stated that safety is a top priority and that the products are being investigated and removed. This warning follows the FDA's recent urging for customers to stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products from various brands due to the risk of eye infections and vision loss.

via The Hill|

#amazon #eyedrops #fda

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Amazon Halts Sale of Seven Eyedrops Following F.D.A. Alert

Amazon has announced that it will remove seven eyedrops products from its website after receiving a warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the products had not been recognized as safe and effective. The FDA stated in a letter to Amazon's CEO that the sale of these products violated federal regulations. The eyedrops claimed to address various eye problems, including pink eye and dry eyes. Amazon has stated that safety is a top priority and that the products are being investigated and removed. The FDA has given Amazon 15 working days to address the violation and ensure that unapproved new drug products for eyes are not sold in the future.

via The New York Times|

#amazon #business #eyedrops

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Wisconsin Woman Convicted of Murder Using Eyedrops

A Wisconsin woman, Jessy R. Kurczewski, has been found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide for fatally poisoning her friend with eyedrops. Kurczewski, who was listed as a beneficiary in the victim's will, was convicted of killing Lynn Hernan by administering a fatal dose of tetrahydrozoline. She was also found guilty of felony theft for stealing from Hernan. Kurczewski initially claimed that Hernan had overdosed on eyedrops, but later alleged that she had committed suicide. The jury and judge ultimately sided with the prosecution's argument that Kurczewski killed Hernan out of greed to defraud her of nearly $300,000. Kurczewski's sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 7.

via NBC News|

#crime #eyedrops #homicide

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Top Headlines: Nightly News Broadcasts from November 1st and 2nd

The FDA issues a warning about the safety of eyedrops, prompting doctors to provide recommendations; President Biden calls for a pause in the Israel-Hamas war; a woman is charged with murder after a mushroom meal kills three people; a car crash involving a 'Succession' star occurs in Hollywood; the Texas Rangers win their first-ever World Series title by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5; former President Trump aims to gain power within the Florida GOP, targeting Ron DeSantis' base; Bobby Knight, the renowned Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach, passes away at the age of 83.

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

FDA Issues Consumer Alert on Recalled Eye Drops Sold at Major Retailers

The FDA has expanded its warning against buying or using certain eyedrops sold by major retailers, including Walmart, CVS, Target, and Rite Aid, due to insanitary conditions and contamination found in the manufacturing facility. The FDA has not received reports of infection or vision loss but warns of the possibility. Walmart, CVS, Target, and Rite Aid are removing the products from their shelves and websites. The manufacturer, Velocity Pharma, has not responded to inquiries about the location of the facility or whether it will comply with the FDA's recommendation for a recall. Earlier this year, cases of infection and blindness were linked to eyedrops made in India and sold under different brands.

via NBC News|

#contamination #eyedrops #fda

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Tainted Eyedrops Linked to Multiple Deaths and Vision Loss Cases.

Several cases of vision loss linked to eyedrops tainted with drug-resistant bacteria have been discovered in North Carolina. The bacteria has infected 81 people, including four who died and 14 who lost vision, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Most of the patients had used certain brands of eyedrops, and products from EzriCare and Delsam Pharma were recalled in February. The outbreak is considered particularly worrisome because the bacteria driving it — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — is resistant to standard antibiotics. Cases have been reported from 17 other states.

via WXII12 Winston-Salem|

#bacteria #eyedrops #health

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Tainted Eye Drops Linked to Multiple Deaths and Vision Loss Cases, CDC Reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 81 cases of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, including four deaths and 14 cases of vision loss, linked to tainted eyedrops. The bacteria is resistant to standard antibiotics, and most patients had used certain brands of eyedrops, leading to recalls of products from EzriCare and Delsam Pharma. Health inspectors found problems with how the drops were made and tested at the plant in India that made the eyedrops. Cases have been reported from 18 states.

via KSLA|

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Tainted Eye Drops Linked to Fourth Death and Vision Loss Cases, CDC Reports

via WLOX|

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Tainted eye drops outbreak claims more lives and causes vision loss.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 81 people have been infected with a drug-resistant bacteria found in certain brands of eyedrops, resulting in four deaths and 14 cases of vision loss. The bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is resistant to standard antibiotics. The CDC has linked the infections to products from EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, which were recalled in February. Health inspectors found problems with how the drops were made and tested at the plant in India that produced them. Cases have been reported from 18 states.

via The Associated Press|

#antibiotic-resistance #bacteria #cdc

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Recalled Eyedrops Linked to Multiple Deaths and Infections, CDC Reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that 81 people have been infected with highly drug-resistant bacterial infections linked to contaminated eyedrops, with four deaths reported. The infections come from a specific strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria that has proven impossible to control with standard antibiotics. The CDC expects the case count to rise, although the rate has slowed since the eyedrops were recalled by Global Pharma in February. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also been leading an investigation into the contaminated drops.

via NBC News|

#bacterial-infections #cdc #contamination

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Drug-resistant bacteria linked to blindness from recalled eyedrops.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified 68 cases of a new strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 16 states linked to contaminated eyedrops imported from India, which have caused infections and blindness, and killed three people. The bacteria is resistant to nearly all available treatments, and the infections may only be treated by one known antibiotic, called cefiderocol. The mutated strain of Pseudomonas underscores the growing risk of antibiotic resistance.

via NBC News|

#antibiotic-resistance #cdc #drug-resistant-bacteria

health2 years ago•2 min saved

FDA Finds Sterility Issues at Eyedrops Manufacturer Linked to Deaths and Outbreaks

The FDA has released a preliminary inspection report stating that the manufacturer of eyedrops, Global Pharma Healthcare, lacked measures to ensure sterility at its factory in India. The plant produced eyedrops that have been linked to 68 bacterial infections in the US, including three deaths and eight cases of vision loss. The FDA inspectors found about a dozen problems with how the company made and tested its eyedrops, including a deficient manufacturing process that was used between December 2020 and April 2022. The FDA is responsible for assuring the safety of foreign products shipped to the US, but it has long struggled to keep pace with international pharmaceutical supply chains that increasingly begin in India and China.

via NBC News|

#bacterial-infections #eyedrops #fda

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Contagious Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Eyedrops

A highly drug-resistant bacteria linked to eyedrops imported from India has caused deaths, blindness, and infections in the US. The bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is even more drug-resistant than a similar bacteria that the CDC tends to see in about 150 cases per year. The FDA has stopped imports of the product and recalled it, but these outbreaks highlight regulatory gaps in controlling imports of overseas medications. The FDA has been criticized for lapses in inspections of overseas manufacturing in China and India.

via The New York Times|

#cdc #drug-resistant-bacteria #eyedrops

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Contaminated Eye Drops Linked to Increasing Deaths and Infections.

Two brands of over-the-counter eyedrops, EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears and Artificial Eye Ointment, have been recalled after being linked to at least 68 cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterial infection that has resulted in three deaths and blindness in eight patients. The CDC and FDA have recommended that users cease using both products and ordered clinicians not to recommend or provide them. Two patients from Florida have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers and Amazon, which distributed the drops. Consumers are cautioned against purchasing eyedrops abroad.

via New York Post |

#blindness #eyedrops #health