Three people die after using contaminated
eyedrops bought at Walmart, CVS and Target:
Eight lose vision and four have eyeballs
surgically removed thanks to rare bacterial
superbug in solution
Daily Mail (UK),
by
Andrea Cavallier
Original Article
Posted By: Imright,
3/23/2023 1:52:05 AM
Three people have now died, eight others have lost their vision and four patients had to have their eyeballs removed after using eyedrops contaminated with a rare bacteria.
As of March 14, a reported 68 patients in 16 states have been infected with this 'rare strain' of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to an update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Global Pharma Healthcare recalled its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops that were distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma last month. The drops had been sold at drug stores across the country, including Walmart, Target, and CVS, and on Amazon, though the products have since been pulled.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
jayjeti 3/23/2023 3:00:03 AM (No. 1431436)
Now all we need is for Dr. Fauci to chime in saying the benefits outweigh the risks, protect the poor drug company. This is stuff of horror movies. Reminds me of an old 1960's horror film staring Vincent Price where someone was sent binoculars and when they tried to adjust the focus two long spring loaded needles went into their eyes.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
watashiyo 3/23/2023 3:02:03 AM (No. 1431438)
I remember many dogs died from eating pet foods made in China. I hope this is not the case. Btw, I was surprised some Listerine mouthwash is made in China. The original clear liquid Listerine are still made in U.S.A. Make sure you check the label first.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
chumley 3/23/2023 4:17:38 AM (No. 1431456)
CIA leans back and chuckles.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
chance_232 3/23/2023 6:05:40 AM (No. 1431481)
Soooooo....... how is it that the Daily Mail, a British outfit, is reporting this, and I've heard nothing from the US press. Or...... is the story suspect?
24 people like this.
Reply 5 - Posted by:
privateer 3/23/2023 6:52:08 AM (No. 1431498)
Per 1, I remember that movie too! Saw it in the theaters, and was extremely cautious every time I used binoculars for years thereafter. BTW, it's called 'Circus Of Horrors' 1960. but no Vincent Price. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053717/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
smak90 3/23/2023 7:25:17 AM (No. 1431516)
The most shocking part of this entire story is it hasn't mentioned in US news cycles. How many people will go blind or die unnecessarily due to this?
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
mobyclik 3/23/2023 8:44:10 AM (No. 1431547)
#6, they're too busy cheering about the upcoming arrest of Donald Trump, which may never happen. They're idiots.
16 people like this.
Reply 8 - Posted by:
smokincol 3/23/2023 8:54:53 AM (No. 1431558)
too many people watching television commercials and being convinced they have some sort of malady and then think that by using these products the malady will be cured, which leads to events like these reported in this news item
the drug companies are seeing balance sheets that some country's in the world would envy and would like to have
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
udanja99 3/23/2023 9:08:03 AM (No. 1431572)
I have severe dry eye syndrome and use 3 prescription medications plus OTC products as needed. I tried these drops once and reacted so badly to the one drop in each eye that they went right into the trash.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
udanja99 3/23/2023 9:10:36 AM (No. 1431577)
BTW, #6, I read about these drops at least 6 weeks ago and heard about them on the radio, so the news is out there if one pays attention.
7 people like this.
Reply 11 - Posted by:
MickTurn 3/23/2023 9:41:18 AM (No. 1431613)
Selling very dangerous products...PRISON FOR LIFE FOR ALL INVOLVED!
3 people like this.
Reply 12 - Posted by:
caljeepgirl 3/23/2023 2:29:47 PM (No. 1431818)
OMG, #1! I will never, ever forget that scene....first and last horror movie I ever went to (except for the Omen, which was also a mistake)!! The Horrors of the Black Museum!!
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
DVC 3/23/2023 4:10:19 PM (No. 1431910)
I use artificial tears many times a say. Fortunately not that kind.
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