The manufacturer of eyedrops recently linked to deaths and injuries lacked measures to assure sterility at its factory in India, according to U.S. health inspectors.
1 of 4
This image provided by Global Pharma Healthcare on Feb. 2, 2023 shows packaging for their Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops product, distributed by EzriCare. Global Pharma Healthcare, the manufacturer of eyedrops recently linked to deaths and injuries, lacked measures to assure sterility at its factory in India, according to a preliminary report released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday, April 3, 2023. This image provided by Global Pharma Healthcare on Feb.
WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration officials uncovered about a dozen problems with how Global Pharma Healthcare made and tested its eyedrops during an inspection from late February through early March. The FDA released its preliminary inspection report Monday.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eyedrops maker couldn't ensure factory was sterile, FDA saysThe Food and Drug Administration says it found a host of problems at an Indian manufacturing plant recently linked to contaminated eyedrops
Read more »
Deadly Bacteria in Recalled Eyedrops Can Spread Person-to-PersonThe bacteria found in the deadly and blindness-causing eyedrops that were recalled earlier this year can spread person-to-person. Scientists are worried it could establish itself as a recurrent problem in the United States.
Read more »
Drug-resistant bacteria linked to contaminated eyedrops can spread from person to personA drug-resistant strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria linked to contaminated eyedrops, has been found to spread from person to person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read more »
Where exactly each dollar you spend on food goes: farmers get 14 cents and 4 cents pays for packagingA new report examines what each food dollar pays for, from food processing to packaging.
Read more »
Smoked salmon product recalled from Florida Publix supermarkets: FDASeven Seas International is recalling some of their Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon products purchased in Publix stores before March 14, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Read more »