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Yes, the FDA is warning against using eye drops from several brands due to risk of infection

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Newest development Nov 1, 2023 · 3 reportsEye Drop Recalls: Here's Which Brands Are Affected and How to Shop Safely

Twenty-seven different types of over-the-counter eye drops carry a risk of infection that could lead to blindness, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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    Yes, the FDA is warning against using eye drops from several brands due to risk of infection

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    Eye Drop Recalls: Here's Which Brands Are Affected and How to Shop Safely

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  1. KING 5 Seattle

    FDA warns to stop using 26 eye drop products (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    Some of the eye drops were sold at CVS, Rite Aid and Target.

  2. AL.com

    Eye drop warnings: Don’t use these eyedrops from CVS, Target, Rite Aid and more (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to not use several brands of eye drops due to the risk of eye infections that could lead to blindness.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.

  4. The Columbian

    FDA: Eyedrops from Rite Aid, CVS carry possible infection risk (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — United States health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the risk of infections that could lead to blindness

  6. WHDH Boston

    FDA warns 26 eye drop products, including from large store brands, could lead to eye infections and vision loss - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — Twenty-six over-the-counter eye drop products including those sold under store brands such as CVS, Target and Rite Aid, could lead to a serious eye infection

  7. KTVZ Bend

    FDA warns 26 eye drop products, including from large store brands, could lead to eye infections and vision loss (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-six over-the-counter eye drop products including those sold under store brands such as CVS, Target and Rite Aid, could lead to a serious eye infection resulting in vision loss or blindness, the US Food and Drug Administration warns.

  8. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Eye drop warning: FDA says to to immediately stop using these over-the-counter eye drops (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

    Published

    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The products are sold under six brands: CVS Health, Leader, Rugby, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up and Velocity Pharma.

  9. Newsweek

    Your eyedrops from CVS and Rite Aid could lead to infection, FDA reports (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Customers have been warned not to use more than 20 types of over-the-counter eyedrops that could potentially lead to infections and blindness.

  10. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Eye drop warning: FDA says to immediately stop using these over-the-counter eye drops (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The products are sold under six brands: CVS Health, Leader, Rugby, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up and Velocity Pharma.

  11. NBC4 Washington

    FDA warns eye drops from major brands may cause infection or blindness. See the full list (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Federal health officials are warning consumers to immediately stop using these 26 over-the-counter eye drop products.

  12. Anchorage Daily News

    Eyedrops from CVS, Target and other stores carry possible infection risk, FDA says (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The agency asked the companies to recall their products last week because FDA inspectors found unsanitary conditions and bacteria at the facility producing the drops.

  13. CNN

    FDA warns customers to stop using eye drops sold by major retailers due to risk of eye infections (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Twenty-six over-the-counter eye drop products including those sold under store brands such as CVS, Target and Rite Aid, could lead to a serious eye infection resulting in vision loss or blindness, the US Food and Drug Administration warns.

  14. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid, others carry possible infection risk (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

    Published

    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness.

  15. FOX Business

    Eye drops sold at CVS, Rite Aid, Target could cause eye infections and vision loss, FDA says (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid about two dozen eye drop products after discovering "insanitary conditions" in the manufacture's facility.

  16. New Hampshire Union Leader

    FDA issues warning for 26 eyedrops due to risk of infection, blindness (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings for 26 over-the-counter eye care products because of the potential for infection that could lead to vision loss or even blindness.

  17. The Oregonian

    Check medicine cabinet for possibly dangerous eye drops from Target, Rite Aid, other stores (list) (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

  18. CBS News

    FDA warns consumers against using 26 eye drop products because of infection risk (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Regulators are urging people to dispose of eye drop products sold under brands such as CVS Health, Rite Aid and Target Up & Up.

  19. PhillyVoice

    Eye drops sold at Target, CVS and Rite Aid may cause infections, FDA says (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Federal health officials are advising people to discard 26 products that were manufactured in an unsanitary facility

  20. New York Times

    Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection, F.D.A. Says (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Target, CVS and Rite Aid are pulling products from shelves after federal investigators found unsanitary conditions and recommended a recall.

  21. CNET

    More Eye Drops Are Being Recalled. Here's How to Find a Safe Brand (opens CNET)

    Published

    CNET's feed description

    The FDA has issued warnings about products from several major brands. Here's what to know and how to choose the best eye drops for you.

  22. New York Post

    FDA warns against use of two dozen eye drop products sold at CVS, Rite Aid over risk of infection and vision loss (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The FDA is telling consumers to avoid two dozen eye drop products sold at major retailers including CVS and Rite Aid, because they could cause eye infections and potentially lead to vision loss. …

  23. Science Alert

    FDA Issues Eye Drops Warning After Deadly Outbreak of Bacterial Infections (opens Science Alert)

    Published

    Science Alert's feed description

    Customers in the United States need to be extra cautious about what eye drop products they choose to buy, as some options have the potential to cause dangerous infections.

  24. FOX Business

    Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration warned Monday about another eye drop product that consumers should avoid due to the potential risk of an eye infection.

  25. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Eye drops recall: Don’t use these eye drops; they may cause vision loss, FDA says (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to stop using 27 brands of eye drops because they might cause an infection, or in some instances, vision loss

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