Recalls and Bans of Products – Page 16

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Tied to Eyedrops Can Spread Person to Person

The C.D.C. traced deaths and cases of blindness to products imported from India. The agency said it was concerned that the bacteria could gain a foothold in the U.S.

By Christina Jewett and Andrew Jacobs

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Frozen Strawberries Recalled Over Hepatitis A Risk

The products, which were sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, Aldi and other retailers, have been linked to five cases of illness, a federal agency said.

By Joshua Needelman

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What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls

Global Pharma recalled eye drops in February after they were tied to a drug-resistant bacteria strain linked to at least one death. Two more companies have since recalled eye drops.

By Amanda Holpuch

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Preterm Birth Drug Withdrawn After 12 Years

The F.D.A. seemed poised to rescind approval of Makena, after studies over time indicated the treatment did not halt early childbirth for many women.

By Christina Jewett

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