SHEIN contact lenses recalled across Australia over bacteria contamination and serious eye ...

SHEIN contact lenses recalled across Australia over bacteria contamination and serious eye infection fears A popular SHEIN buy has been urgently recalled over contamination fears that could leave users with a serious eye infection. Madeline Cove The Nightly 1 Min Read 5 hours ago Updated 2 hours ago Comments Serious infection warning over popular SHEIN buy. Credit: AAP A pair of costume contact lenses sold by online retailer SHEIN has been recalled over fears they could cause serious eye infections. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued the recall after concerns the packaging could be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria. The affected product is a pair of white costume contact lenses sold through SHEIN. Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters. Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox. Your email address: Email Us Get the Newsletter By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy . The white contact lenses have been recalled over fears of bacteria contamination. Credit: ACCC According to the ACCC, using the potentially contaminated lenses could cause “irritation or serious eye infection”. At least one incident associated with the product has been reported overseas. The affected contact lenses were available for sale between August 7, 2024 and August 15, 2026. Consumers can identify the recalled product by the SKU number sb2408056243278800. Anyone who has purchased the affected lenses should stop using them. Facebook LinkedIn Email Us Copy the Link Copy Link Copied