Eyedrops recalled for fungal contamination that could be deadly.

A recent discovery of fungal contamination in a lot of household eye drops has raised concerns for users. The affected product is the popular Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, which is commonly used by individuals experiencing dry and irritated eyes. Alcon Laboratories, the manufacturer of the product, issued a recall notice on December 21st after receiving a complaint from a consumer.

The US Federal Drug Administration has warned that fungal contamination in eye drops can potentially lead to serious eye infections, especially for those with weakened immune systems. In rare cases, the infection can even be life-threatening. As a precautionary measure, the affected product with lot number 10101 and an expiration date of 2025/09 is being recalled.

The recalled eye drops, known as Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, are sold in both the US and UK markets. The contaminated product was sold specifically at US supermarket chain Publix, according to a statement released by Alcon Laboratories. The packaging, which has a distinct green and pink design, can be easily identified by users.

The discovery of the fungal contamination was brought to the attention of Alcon Laboratories by a concerned customer who noticed a foreign material in their eye drop container. Upon further investigation, the company confirmed that the material was indeed a type of fungus. This information was quickly relayed to the Federal Drug Administration, who announced the recall on December 23rd.

It is important to note that this contamination seems to be an isolated incident, with no other reports of infections from the eye drops. Alcon Laboratories reassures the public that they have not received any other complaints or reports of adverse effects from the product. However, symptoms of fungal eye infections can include eye pain, redness, discharge, and blurred vision, according to the US Centres for Disease Control.

In light of this recall, Alcon Laboratories is urging all users with the affected lot number to immediately stop using the product. Customers are advised to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Metro has reached out to Alcon Laboratories for further comment on the matter.

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