The Federal Drug Administration warns people: stop using two more eye drops After authorities found bacterial contamination on some of it.
According to a notice posted on FDA websiteconsumers should not use Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops.
“Use of contaminated eye drops can cause mild to severe vision-threatening infections that can progress to life-threatening infections,” the FDA said in a recall issued Tuesday. Announced.
Federal health regulators reported that due to recent manufacturing problems in the eye drop industry, the agency conducted sampling and testing based on Dr. Byrne’s eye drops and LightEyez MSM eye drops. Upon inspection, both products were found to be microbially contaminated and not sterile.
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The FDA reported that Dr. Byrne voluntarily recalled the affected MSM drops 5% solution on Monday.
But health officials reported that LightEyez “has not complied with the FDA and taken steps to protect consumers.” Federal officials said Monday they emailed the company to “discuss FDA concerns” about their products.
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What happens if you use eye drops?
Patients with signs or symptoms of an eye infection are advised to contact their doctor or health care professional immediately.
According to the recall, both products also contain methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), an unapproved drug sold illegally in the United States, federal health regulators reported.
The FDA said, “No ophthalmic drug containing MSM as an active ingredient is legally marketed.”
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No issues have been reported with either product yet
So far, the FDA said there have been no reported problems with either product.
Anyone who has purchased any of the eye drops products should throw them in the trash without using them.
FDA asks people, including health care professionals, to report problems with all drugs. FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
Natalie Naysa Alland is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Platform X, formerly known as her Twitter @nataliealund.
