Bacterial Infection

Attorneys for Lubricating Eye Drop Blindness Claims The Hastings Law Firm recognizes the immense distress and challenges faced by those who have experienced harm or loss of an eye due to contaminated or otherwise dangerous eye drops. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to providing you with the legal guidance and representation needed to navigate this difficult time. If…

Purely Soothing 15% MSM Eye Drop Recall Lawyer Purely Soothing Eye Drops are used as an anti-inflammatory aimed to assist with symptoms of ocular irritation and/or swelling. These eye drops contained 15% MSM, which is a compound that has been used to treat a variety of health conditions, including inflammation and pain.  If eye drops become contaminated, they can cause…

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…

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…