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Eye drops recalled due to possible fungal contamination

Could also have bacterial contamination
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Posted at 6:03 PM, Aug 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-27 21:03:02-04

WASHINGTON (CNN/KGUN) — Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials are warning people not to use certain types of eye drops.

The agency says it has recalled Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair over contamination issues.

FDA spokespeople say the eye drops could contain potential bacterial contamination, fungal contamination or both.

This warning claims users could develop a “minor to serious vision-threatening infection which could possibly progress to a life-threatening infection.”

For more information about the recall, please visit the FDA's website.

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