In early 2023, EzraCare Artificial Tears were recalled due to contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria, leading to severe complications, including vision loss, enucleation (removal of the eye), and even death. Since then, the FDA has intensified its scrutiny of other eye drops on the market, leading to the recall of two additional products. Recent Recalls: Dr. Burns' MSM Eye Drops 5% Solution : Contaminated with Bacillus species and Exophiala fungus. LightEyez MSM Eye Drops Eye Repair : Contaminated with four species of bacteria, including Pseudomonas, Mycobacterium, and Methylobacterium. Dr. Burns has voluntarily recalled the affected eye drops and all other related products. Their website now includes a popup warning about the recall, and the eye drops are no longer available for purchase. LightEyez has marked the affected drops as "sold out" on their website without a specific recall notice. Why This Matters: All eye drops should be sterile. The presence of
In early 2023, EzraCare Artificial Tears were recalled due to contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria, leading to severe complications, including vision loss, enucleation (removal of the eye), and even death. Since then, the FDA has intensified its scrutiny of other eye drops on the market, leading to the recall of two additional products. Recent Recalls: Dr. Burns' MSM Eye Drops 5% Solution : Contaminated with Bacillus species and Exophiala fungus. LightEyez MSM Eye Drops Eye Repair : Contaminated with four species of bacteria, including Pseudomonas, Mycobacterium, and Methylobacterium. Dr. Burns has voluntarily recalled the affected eye drops and all other related products. Their website now includes a popup warning about the recall, and the eye drops are no longer available for purchase. LightEyez has marked the affected drops as "sold out" on their website without a specific recall notice. Why This Matters: All eye drops should be sterile. The presence of
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