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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration caveat Do not purchase or use certain eye drops from Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez due to microbial contamination.
This infusion contains Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a natural organic sulfur compound popular in complementary and alternative medicine, as an active ingredient.
The FDA announced that it agreed to recall Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution after sampling and testing showed bacterial or fungal contamination.
According to the FDA, LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair samples were found to contain four types of bacteria, but the company has complied with the FDA’s request to discuss the concerns and to recall the product. do not have.
“These products are unapproved drugs and are being marketed illegally in the United States,” the FDA said in a statement Tuesday. “No ophthalmic drug containing MSM as an active ingredient is legally marketed.”
Consumers who have these products should discard them.
“Use of contaminated eye drops can cause mild to severe vision-threatening infections, which in some cases can progress to life-threatening infections,” the FDA statement said. ing.
No product-related adverse events have been reported, but immediate medical attention should be sought for any signs of eye infection. Health professionals and consumers can report adverse events and quality concerns regarding pharmaceuticals to FDA. med watch program.
