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

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers and consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears as it conducts an investigation into at least 50 infections in 11 states that have led to instances of permanent vision loss, hospitalization and one death.

Published 4 months ago · Washington, United States

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CDC advises against using EzriCare eye drops, investigates dozens of infections and one death in 11 states

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers and consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears as it conducts an investigation into at least 50 infections in 11 states that have led to instances of permanent vision loss, hospitalization and one death.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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EzriCare artificial tears recalled after multiple infections and one death, CDC says

EzriCare eyedrops were recalled after the CDC said at least 50 patients have reported infections in a dozen states, including one death.

4 months ago·United States

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Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week sent a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states.

4 months ago·United States

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