Recall of PreserVision® Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula with Omega 3

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Bausch+Lomb Recalls PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula with Omega 3 Softgels Due to Choking Sensation

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On July 23, 2010 @ 5:58 pm In Nutrition,Products | Comments Disabled

Yesterday, Bausch + Lomb announced a voluntary recall of its its PreserVision® Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula with Omega 3 soft gels. The recall was based on a small number of reports predominantly within a specific age group, age 70 and older, who reported difficulty swallowing or a choking sensation when taking the soft gel. The company reiterated that the formulation of the softgel is safe, except that they believe the design of the soft gel requires further consideration.

Read ^[1] the full press release issued by the company.

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[1] Read: http://www.bausch.com/en_US/corporate/corpcomm/news/media_advisory_7_22_2010.aspx

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