Tesco urgently recall popular contact lens solution over fears it could burn eyes or have even more ‘serious health consequences’

November 14, 2016

Bausch + Lomb EasySept Hydro + Peroxide Solution has been recalled from Tesco supermarkets across the country
Experts saying applying the product could result in stinging or irritation
All batch codes of the 360ml solution are at risk of a manufacturing fault
Those who bought it are being urged to return them to store immediately

Stephen Matthews For Mailonline

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07:30 EST, 14 November 2016

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10:12 EST, 14 November 2016

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A popular contact lens solution has been urgently recalled out of fears it could burn people’s eyes.

Tesco shoppers have been told to avoid using the Bausch + Lomb EasySept Hydro + Peroxide Solution.

Experts say applying the product could result in stinging, irritation, red eye and potentially more ‘serious health consequences’.

Tesco shoppers have been told to avoid using the Bausch + Lomb EasySept Hydro + Peroxide Solution out of fears it could burn their eyes

All batch codes of the 360ml product have been recalled in the supermarkets across the country as a result of a manufacturing fault.

A statement by Trading Standards UK read: ‘Bausch + Lomb have identified a potential fault affecting all batch codes of EasySept Hydro + 360ml products.

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‘Residual peroxide could potentially remain in the lens case after neutralisation.

‘If the residual hydrogen peroxide is above product specification, the user could experience burning/stinging, irritation, red eye and in rare circumstances other more serious health consequences.

‘Please do not use this product.’

Experts say applying the product could result in stinging, irritation, red eye and potentially more ‘serious health consequences’ (stock)

Those who have bought the products affected are being urged to return them to store to receive a full refund.

The supermarket have said no receipt is required and no other products are believed to be affected.

A Tesco spokesperson said: ‘As a precautionary measure, we have recalled a branded Bausch + Lomb product. Customers should return the product to a Tesco store for a full refund.’

Bausch + Lomb have also been approached for comment.