FDA testing of South Moon eye drop samples showed that they were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a type of bacteria that could cause antibiotic-resistant eye infections.
“South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eye drops are unapproved drugs and should not be available for sale in the U.S.,” the FDA said in the announcement.
No adverse events have been reported specifically related to the South Moon, Rebright or FivFivGo products, the FDA said.
However, there have been reports of possibly fake Lumify eye drops resulting in eye irritation, pain and infection.
Consumers should beware of online retailers selling copycat products and should buy eye products only from reputable retailers such as licensed pharmacies.
Persons:
Bausch, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ” Bausch, Lomb, “
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CNN, Food and Drug Administration, FDA, CNN Health, “, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention
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U.S