FDA recalls eye drops after reports of blindness

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The maker of 'Artificial Tears Lubricant' eye drops is recalling the product due to possible contamination.

The FDA warns that a microbial contaminant found in the eye drops could cause eye infections that lead to blindness.

So far, 55 people have reported adverse reactions, with one person dead from a bloodstream infection.

These products were sold in stores nationwide and on the internet.