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Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Eye drops used as hayfever remedy urgently recalled over risk of severe infection
URGENT RECALL Eye drops used as hayfever remedy urgently recalled over risk of severe infection BRITS have been warned eyedrops used as a hayfever remedy have been recalled over risk of serious infection. Retailers have been advised to "stop supplying" the affected batch "immediately". Potential side effects include a number of eye infections, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, and/or blepharitis, or, for susceptible patients, could be a more severe infection. A spokesperson from Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said: "Class 2 Medicines Recall: Zaditen 0.25 mg/ml, eye drops, solution, Laboratoires Théa EL(25)A/34. "Laboratoires Théa trading as Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited have notified the MHRA of an out of specification event related to environmental monitoring during manufacturing, which may increase the risk of microbial contamination of the medicinal product. "As a precautionary measure the specific batch mentioned in this notification is being recalled. "To date, Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited have not received any reports of adverse incidents or product quality complaints related to this potential defect." The affected batch are number 4V64, with the expiry date September 30, 2026. The pack size is 5ml, and they were first distributed on January 27 this year. All stock must also be quarantined, and returned to the supplier, using the approved process. Thea Pharmaceuticals confirmed 11,360 packs of this batch were released and distributed. There have been no reported adverse events or product quality complaints received to date. And, no further action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall. The spokesperson added: "Whilst the recall is precautionary and no adverse events have been reported by Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited, if any side effects were to be observed, these would be related to ocular infection and may include conjunctivitis, keratitis, and/or blepharitis, or, for susceptible patients, could be a more severe infection. "Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. "Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme." Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item 1 The Zaditen 0.25 mg/ml, eye drops and solution have been recalled Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Eye drops used as hayfever remedy urgently recalled over risk of severe infection
BRITS have been warned eyedrops used as a hayfever remedy have been recalled over risk of serious infection. Retailers have been advised to "stop supplying" the affected batch "immediately". Potential side effects include a number of eye infections, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, and/or blepharitis, or, for susceptible patients, could be a more severe infection. A spokesperson from Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said: "Class 2 Medicines Recall: Zaditen 0.25 mg/ml, eye drops, solution, Laboratoires Théa EL(25)A/34. "Laboratoires Théa trading as Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited have notified the MHRA of an out of specification event related to environmental monitoring during manufacturing, which may increase the risk of microbial contamination of the medicinal product. "As a precautionary measure the specific batch mentioned in this notification is being recalled. Read More "To date, Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited have not received any reports of adverse incidents or product quality complaints related to this potential defect." The affected batch are number 4V64, with the expiry date September 30, 2026. The pack size is 5ml, and they were first distributed on January 27 this year. All stock must also be quarantined, and returned to the supplier, using the approved process. Most read in The Sun Thea Pharmaceuticals confirmed 11,360 packs of this batch were released and distributed. There have been no reported adverse events or product quality complaints received to date. And, no further action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall. The spokesperson added: "Whilst the recall is precautionary and no adverse events have been reported by Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited, if any side effects were to be observed, these would be related to ocular infection and may include conjunctivitis, keratitis, and/or blepharitis, or, for susceptible patients, could be a more severe infection. "Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. "Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme." Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item 1 The Zaditen 0.25 mg/ml, eye drops and solution have been recalled Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Eye drops used as hayfever remedy urgently recalled over risk of severe infection
BRITS have been warned eyedrops used as a hayfever remedy have been recalled over risk of serious infection. Retailers have been advised to "stop supplying" the affected batch "immediately". Potential side effects include a number of eye infections, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, and/or blepharitis, or, for susceptible patients, could be a more severe infection. A spokesperson from Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said: "Class 2 Medicines Recall: Zaditen 0.25 mg/ml, eye drops, solution, Laboratoires Théa EL(25)A/34. "Laboratoires Théa trading as Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited have notified the MHRA of an out of specification event related to environmental monitoring during manufacturing, which may increase the risk of microbial contamination of the medicinal product. "As a precautionary measure the specific batch mentioned in this notification is being recalled. "To date, Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited have not received any reports of adverse incidents or product quality complaints related to this potential defect." The affected batch are number 4V64, with the expiry date September 30, 2026. The pack size is 5ml, and they were first distributed on January 27 this year. All stock must also be quarantined, and returned to the supplier, using the approved process. Thea Pharmaceuticals confirmed 11,360 packs of this batch were released and distributed. There have been no reported adverse events or product quality complaints received to date. And, no further action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall. The spokesperson added: "Whilst the recall is precautionary and no adverse events have been reported by Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited, if any side effects were to be observed, these would be related to ocular infection and may include conjunctivitis, keratitis, and/or blepharitis, or, for susceptible patients, could be a more severe infection. "Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. "Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme." Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
