One lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, has been recalled due to fungal contamination, the FDA announced this week.

The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF due to a risk of fungal contamination. The eye drops are typically used to cause temporary relief from dry eyes or irritation.

Alcon Laboratories in Texas is voluntarily recalling a type of Systane lubricating eye drops that were distributed nationwide.

"There have been no reports of adverse events related to this recall," Alcon Laboratories said in a statement about its Systane eye drops

A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.

Alcon Laboratories is recalling one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101). The company investigated a c

Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections​​, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.

A brand of eye drops sold nationally has been recalled due to the presence of fungus, which may cause vision damage.

One lot of Systane brand eye drops were voluntarily recalled due to possible fungal contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The company said an infection could threaten vision and in very rare cases could potentially be life-threatening, but said it has not received any reports of infections to date.