Global Pharma Healthcare recalls eye drops after injuries and one death

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The product may contain contaminants that can cause eye infections

Global Pharma Healthcare is recalling its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by Pharma/EzriCare, LLC and Delsam Pharma.

The product may contain contaminants that can result in the risk of eye infections that could result in blindness.

There are 55 reports of adverse events to date including eye infections, permanent loss of vision, and a death with a bloodstream infection.

The recalled product is packaged in a bottle with a safety seal and placed in a carton box Ezricare NDC 79503-0101-15, UPC 3 79503 10115 7; Delsam Pharma’s NDC 72570-121-15, UPC -72570-0121-15.

It was sold nationwide online.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should stop using it.

Consumers with questions regarding may contact the distributors: Aru Pharma/Ezricare at (518) 738-7602 Monday -- Friday, 11am to 4pm (EST) or by email at arupharmainc@yahoo.com.

DELSAM Pharma at (866) 826-1309 Monday -- Friday, 11am to 4pm (EST) or by email at delsampharma@yahoo.com from Monday to Friday from 11am to 4pm EST.

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