sterility

More than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS and Walgreens recalled over sterility issues

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More than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS and Walgreens recalled over sterility issues

Talk about a sight for sore eyes. A California drugmaker is pulling more than three million bottles of eye drops from the shelves of major pharmacy chains and grocery stores nationwide over potential safety concerns. The FDA announced this week that K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. voluntarily recalled the products and is urging consumers to stop using … Read more

Eye products recalled from Walmart, CVS due to infection risk: ‘Lack of sterility assurance’

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Eye products recalled from Walmart, CVS due to infection risk: ‘Lack of sterility assurance’

Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said.  Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. issued the recall after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered a “lack of sterility assurance” at the manufacturing facility, according to a notice posted on the agency’s website.  The … Read more