Fungus Contamination Reported in Eye- Drops; Sparks Nationwide Recall by FDA

Honk News – Check your medicine cabinets: A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of eye drops after it was found to contain fungus, posing a risk of vision damage.

On Monday, the FDA revealed that Alcon Laboratories from Texas is recalling one lot of “Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, Single Vials On-the-Go” due to potential fungal contamination. Each package contains 25 eye drops.

Alcon has announced a recall following a consumer report about a “foreign material” discovered in a sealed vial of the eye drops. The company’s investigation revealed that the material was fungal.

The recall comes after a series of related problems with contaminated eye drops noted in the last two years. Many items were pulled from shelves in 2023.

Fungal contamination in eye products can lead to infections that may jeopardize a person’s vision. In some instances, these infections may pose serious risks for individuals with weakened immune systems.

The eye drop producer has not received any reports of infections linked to the recalled product.

Customers who bought Systane eye drops can verify if their product is part of a recall by examining the lot number, expiration date, and other information on the packaging.

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The FDA announced that the eye drops were made available across the country via retail outlets and online vendors. Individuals affected by the recalled eye drops can reach out to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program for assistance.

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