Eye Drop Recall Lawsuit: Contamination Concerns Lead to Legal Action
Everyone naturally wants to find quick relief if their eyes feel dry or irritated. Eye drops available over-the-counter may be a good choice for mild symptoms of dry eyes.
A recall has been issued by the US Food and Drug Administration for 27 over-the-counter eye drop products. Safety concerns, including the possibility of eye infection, led to the recall.
Kilitch Healthcare India Limited voluntarily recalled the eye drops on November 15, 2023, in response to an FDA alert that was sent out on October 27, 2023. The recalled eye drops were linked to all lot numbers with expiration dates between November 2023 and September 2025. The agency’s investigators found filthy conditions and unfavorable bacterial test results during environmental monitoring of critical medicine production locations, which prompted the recall.
Symptoms of an eye infection encompass discomfort or pain in the eyes, discharge from the eye, ranging in color from yellow, green, redness in the eye or eyelid, feeling as if there is something in the eye, increased sensitivity to light, eyes swelling and vision becoming blurry.
On August 22, 2023, the FDA issued an alert regarding potential bacterial or fungal contamination in Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair. Customers are urged to discard these products promptly to avoid the risk of severe eye infections, with potential consequences for vision health. Notably, these eye drops contain methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), an unapproved active component, making them illicitly sold pharmaceuticals without FDA approval.
The EzriCare and Delsam Pharma eye drop recall lawsuit centers around a significant health crisis that emerged in 2023. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall of these artificial tears eye drops due to potential microbial contamination. This recall followed reports of adverse events including eye infections, permanent loss of vision, and even death in some cases.
If you are using these eye drops, stop using the product as soon as possible. Do not hesitate to file an eye drop recall lawsuit and get medical help right once if you experience any negative consequences as a result of eye drop contamination.
