The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about 26 over-the-counter eye drop products, including well-known store brands like CVS, Target, and Rite Aid, which could lead to serious eye infections and potentially result in vision loss or blindness.
The FDA discovered “insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of critical drug production areas” in the facility responsible for producing these products, prompting the recommendation for a product recall.
These eye drops, marketed under brands such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up&Up, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), and Velocity Pharma, are designed to be sterile. While no injuries have been reported thus far, the FDA advises anyone experiencing signs or symptoms of an eye infection after using these products to consult a healthcare provider or seek immediate medical attention.
For more information, visit: fda.gov.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
