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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Bacteria Strain Linked To Eyedrops That Killed, Led To Eyeball Removal: CDC Bacteria Strain Linked To Eyedrops That Killed, Led To Eyeball Removal: CDC
Bacteria Strain Linked To Eyedrops That Killed, Led To Eyeball Removal: CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is teaming with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an infection linked to select eye drops that have led to multiple deaths and forced others to remove their eyes through surgery. Consumers are being advised to stop using EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears products as they continue to investigate a multi-state outbreak of “an extensively drug-resistant strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.” According to the CDC, infections usually occur in people in the hospital or with weakened immune systems. It is partic…
4.9 Million Units Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposure 4.9 Million Units Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposure
4.9 Million Units Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposure A recall has been issued for 4.9 million units of a popular brand of multi-purpose cleaners due to the risk of bacteria exposure. The recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water, parent company Colgate-Palmotive the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8.  "People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteri…