Latest New on Eye Drops Recall

In August 22, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to purchase or use certain methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) eye drops due to bacterial and fungal contamination. The affected products are:

* **Dr. Berne's MSM Drops 5% Solution**

* **LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair**

These products are distributed by Dr. Berne's Whole Health Products and LightEyez Limited, respectively.

The FDA recommends that consumers who have purchased either of these products immediately stop using them and properly discard them. Consumers who have used these products and are experiencing any eye problems, such as redness, pain, or vision changes, should see a doctor immediately.

The FDA is investigating the source of the contamination and has taken steps to ensure that the affected products are removed from the market.

**In addition to the MSM eye drops recall, the FDA also issued a recall in February 2023 for two brands of artificial tears eye drops due to bacterial contamination:**

* **Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops** branded by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare

* **Artificial Eye Ointment** distributed by Delsam Pharma, manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare

Consumers who have purchased either of these products should also immediately stop using them and properly discard them. If you have used these products and are experiencing any eye problems, you should see a doctor immediately.

**The FDA is committed to protecting the public from unsafe products.** Consumers can report any adverse events or quality problems with any medicine to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

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