Systane eye drops recalled due to fungal contamination [Video]

WASHINGTON — Systane eye drops are under recall due to a possible fungal contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 

The FDA announced Monday that Texas-based company Alcon Laboratories was voluntarily recalling one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go following a consumer complaint of “foreign material observed inside a sealed single use vial.” Alcon determined the material to be “fungal in nature,” according to the recall alert.

While there have been no adverse reactions reported in relation to the recall, the affected product could pose serious health risks to consumers. Fungal contamination could cause eye infections that may be “vision-threatening, and in very rare cases potentially life-threatening in immunocompromised patients,” the FDA said. 

The eye drops are typically used for temporary relief of burning and irritation for people with dry …