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.
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.
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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.
