FDA warns consumers against using 26 eye drop products because of infection risk
FDA warns consumers against using 26 eye drop products because of infection risk
Regulators are urging people to dispose of eye drop products sold under brands such as CVS Health, Rite Aid and Target Up & Up.
This is the second eye drop recall this year, isn't it? The hell is going on?
23 0 ReplyUnregulated capitalism externality
42 0 ReplyFirst recall triggered after people got infections from a few of the products. Second recall after the FDA inspection found the factory had sanitation issues :-( and covers all the products made there.
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The eye drops may contain bacteria that could cause eye infections, potentially blinding them, the agency said.
Yeah that would definitely make me stop putting those things in my eyes.
The eye drops seem to be store brand drops from CVS, Rite Aid, and Target.
20 0 ReplyWell there's also a complete list in the article
9 0 ReplyYeah, I did a TLDR version hoping it would be helpful for folks who didn’t read the article.
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Odd that 25 would be the limit. Luckily I only use 21 eye drop products, so I'm fine.
8 0 ReplyLucky! My grocery store only sells 5 different eye drop products.
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That's a dead space 2 angle right there
5 0 ReplyIs it weird that I suddenly feel like I need eyedrops?
3 0 ReplyMy elderly relative who uses eye drops also has regular eye infections. I’ve told her primary caregivers to watch out and maybe stop putting drops in eyes if they can avoid it.
2 0 Reply"This is infuriating for a few reasons," Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog at U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Yeeeeaaaaaa 😮💨
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