FDA Recalls 3 Brands of Eye Drops, Including Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops - Linked to Death

Updated: March 23rd, 2023:

Two additional deaths have been recorded related to Global Pharma Healthcare’s recalled Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops.

• CNN: Two additional deaths linked to bacteria in recalled eye drops, CDC says

Official FDA Recall Notices:

• Global Pharma Healthcare Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops Due to Possible Contamination
• Apotex Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% Due to Cracks that Have Developed in Some of the Units Caps of the Bottles
• Pharmedica USA LLC Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops Due to Non-Sterility

In addition to drops, the FDA has also recalled Global Pharma Healthcare Artificial Eye Ointment due to possible bacterial contamination. No infections have been associated with this over-the-counter product.

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