Three people are dead after using contaminated eye drops. Earlier this year, EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma Artificial tears were recalled after a drug-resistant strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria was detected in the drops. Initially, only one death was reported in connection with the products.

Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears | hai | cdc

According to a report updated this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68 patients have been impacted by the products and have been identified from across 16 different states. There have been eight reports of vision loss and four people have faced enucleation.   

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) also recalled Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment after a contamination risk. All three eye products are manufactured by Global Pharma.

Yet another product recalled

Earlier in this month, Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops were also recalled. This product isn't connected to the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria but still faces a contamination risk.

Affairs O of R. Pharmedica usa llc issues voluntary worldwide recall of purely soothing 15% msm drops due to non-sterility. U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The following lots may cause eye infections and blindness:

• LOT#: 2203PS01, 1 oz, UPC 7 31034 91379 9 

• LOT#: 1808051, ½ oz, UPC 7 31034 91382 9