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After Recalls And Infections, Experts Say Safer Eyedrops Will Require New FDA Powers

After Recalls And Infections, Experts Say Safer Eyedrops Will Require New FDA Powers
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Why are so many eyedrops being recalled with bacteria contamination?

The FDA says it isn't ultimately responsible for inspecting every single plant out there.

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Eyedrops Recalls Illustrate Holes in FDA Oversight

When you buy eyedrops at a US store, you might assume the product was made in a clean, well-maintained factory that's passed muster with health regulators. But repeated recalls.

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After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers

Repeated recalls of eyedrops are drawing new attention to the limited powers U.S. regulators have to oversee medical products made overseas. Unlike prescription drugs, eyedrops and other over-the-counter products don t

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After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers

WASHINGTON (AP) — When you buy eyedrops at a U.S. store, you might assume you re getting a product made in a clean, well-maintained factory that’s passed muster with health regulators.

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