The CDC warned the public to “immediately discontinue” use of EzriCare Artificial Tears, and said the eye drops could be linked to infections across the United States that have resulted in hospitalization, vision loss and one death.
The CDC issued Wednesday’s warning after 55 patients in 12 states were identified with infections caused by a strain of the “extensively drug-resistant”bacteria between May and January. Most patients had used artificial tears before the onset of their condition, said the CDC, which is investigating the infections with the Food and Drug Administration.
Although patients identified 10 different brands they had used, a majority had used EzriCare’s preservative-free, over-the-counter version. The eyedrops, which are sold through Walmart and other stores, are advertised as a dry-eye treatment that “refreshes, lubricates and moisturizes.” Preservative-free eyedrops have
and are typically recommended for people who use the drops more than four times a day, according to the Mayo Clinic.the outbreak strain in open EzriCare bottles in two states and is testing unopened bottles to see whether they may have been contaminated during manufacturing. The CDC did not immediately respond to request for further comment early Thursday.
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