Bacterial Infection
FDA Issues Warning to Consumers Using EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partnered with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local health departments after a number of infections were linked to the use of EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears eye drops. Over 55 patients in 12 different states…
In January of 2023 the CDC issued a warning regarding EzriCare Artificial Tears lubricating eye drops, which have been linked to several serious bacterial infections across the United States. The FDA, in collaboration with the CDC, state, and local health departments, is investigating how the eye drops became contaminated with a drug-resistant type of bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. As of…
Contaminated Eye Drops Sold at Walmart & Amazon Have Led to Reports of Infection, Loss of Vision, and Death In January of 2023, there was an outbreak of a bacteria known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This dangerous bacteria has been linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma eye drops. These contaminated eye drops were both sold nationwide in Walmart stores…
EzriCare® & Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Recall Attorneys In January of 2023, a multistate outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) was reported in connection with the use of EzriCare® Artificial Tears eye drops. A month later, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced a nationwide recall of both EzriCare® and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears eye drops due to “potential microbial…
Burkholderia pseudomallei is a bacterium that only grows in certain parts of the world. However, it’s important to know about its effects, as it has a high mortality rate. Read on to learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment methods, and more. What Is Burkholderia Pseudomallei? Burkholderia pseudomallei, formerly known as Pseudomonas pseudomallei, is a Gram-negative bacterium. It dwells…
Melioidosis, also called Whitmore’s Disease, is a rare infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is endemic to tropical or subtropical areas in Southeast Asia as well as Northern Australia and parts of South America. What is Melioidosis? Melioidosis is caused by direct contact with contaminated water or contaminated soil. Much like the related Burkholderia Cepacia, pseudomallei bacteria…
Four state authorities have commenced extensive research in conjunction with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to determine how four US citizens were recently infected with a rare disease called melioidosis. Also known as Whitmore’s Disease, melioidosis is a bacterial infection which can lead to severe medical consequences, and has already proven fatal in two instances. B. Pseudomallei…
On February 1, 2018, the numerous reports against the Gericare Eye Wash brought the announcement from the FDA for a recall of this product on a consumer level. The reason behind this was the discovery of potential contamination that compromises the health of the user. Once this happened, Kareway Products, Inc. voluntarily recalled approximately 60 thousand lots of the wash…
Popular Stool Softener Recalled Over Risk of Infection Rugby-brand Diocto Liquid – a stool-softening product manufactured by PharmaTech LLC (Davie, FL) – has been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer over a risk of contamination. All Diocto Liquid NDC 0536-0590-85 is included as part of the recall. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), PharmaTech LLC is taking measures to…
In a recent advisory alert, the Food and Drug Administration warned medical professionals and pharmacies against the continued use of any liquid products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC out of Florida. This advisory is due to the discovery of Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) which can cause potentially severe reactions and infections in people, especially those with poor health already. If you…
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