CDC warns about eye drops linked to 50 infections, 1 death

Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

Disease investigators have linked the infections, including some found in blood, urine and lungs, to EzriCare Artificial Tears.

Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

The infections, including some found in blood, urine and lungs, were linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears. Many said they had used the product, which is a lubricant used to treat irritation and dryness.

Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

Disease investigators have linked the infections, including some found in blood, urine and lungs, to EzriCare Artificial Tears.

These over-the-counter eye drops, linked to vision loss and infections, have been recalled

At least 55 people in 12 states, including New York, have been impacted, according to the CDC.

Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

The infections were caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

The infections were caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa.