North Carolina: If You Have Any Of These Eye Drops The FDA Says Throw Them Out Now
The FDA has issued a warning about numerous over-the-counter eye drops and is urging consumers to not purchase them and dispose of the medication if they have any. There are…
MARGARET RIVER, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 24: A volunteer firefighter uses eyedrops at the command centre as a bush fire threatens homes on Western Australia’s southwest coast on November 24, 2011 in Margaret River, Australia. Over 200 residents from Prevelly have gathered on a beach near to Margaret River’s mouth as the blaze forced them from their houses. The bushfire has already destroyed over 1000 hectares north of Margaret River. According to WA’s Department of Conservation (DEC) several homes have been destroyed so far.
(Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)The FDA has issued a warning about numerous over-the-counter eye drops and is urging consumers to not purchase them and dispose of the medication if they have any. There are 27 different products that the FDA says pose a "potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness". Aka something you do not want to mess with it. The eye drops were recommended to be recalled on October 25th after investigators from the agency discovered "insanity conditions" and "positive bacterial test results" in the facility where the drops are manufactured.
So far this is just a precautionary move and no infections attributed to the drops have been reported to the FDA. The eye drops in question are generic and come under the following labels:
- CVS Health
- Rite Aid
- Target Up & Up
- Velocity Pharma
- Leader (Cardinal Health)
- Rugby (Cardinal Health)
You can find a full list of the products impacted on the FDA's website. Most are lubricant gel and eye drops, as well as dry eye relief, and lubricants. Make sure to check any eye drops you currently have in your medicine cabinet. If you find one of the recalled eye drops dispose of them safely. And perhaps purchase the brand names for the time being even if they cost a little extra. It's worth it for the peace of mind. If you contract an infection from eye drops the FDA asks that you report it. Stay safe out there North Carolina!
