A bacterial outbreak linked to eyedrops has caused one death and sickened at least 50 people in 11 states, the CDC says. Some patients have been hospitalized and some are now permanently blind.
“Recent epidemiology and laboratory evidence link these infections to use of EzriCare Artificial Tears,” the CDC said in aPeople should discontinue using EzriCare Artificial Tears, the agency advised. The over-the-counter product is available from retailers such as Walmart., usually causes blood or lung infections that are resistant to many antibiotics. The bacteria type is present in the environment and commonly found in water and soil.
The illnesses occurred from May 17, 2022, to Jan. 19 in these states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Washington.explaining that the company has not received any related consumer complaints. In a statement on the website dated Jan. 24, the company said it “has not received communication from any regulatory agency providing any outcomes or details to EzriCare about the ongoing investigation. We have not been asked to conduct a recall.”CDC: “Update: Multistate Cluster of VIM- and GES-producing Carbapenemresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with Artificial Tears,” “Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Healthcare Settings.”© 2023 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
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