Tesco recalls contact lens solution over 'burning' fears

Customers are advised not to use the Bausch + Lomb contact lens solution

Tesco has recalled a contact lens solution amid concerns it could burn people's eyes and cause other "serious health consequences".

The supermarket withdrew all batch codes of the 360ml Bausch + Lomb "EasySept Hydro + Peroxide Solution".

Trading Standards said the "potential fault" means peroxide could remain in the lens case, which could cause a number of health issues.

The BBC has approached Bausch + Lomb for a comment.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute said customers who have bought the product should not use it.

'Serious consequences'

It said: "Residual peroxide could potentially remain in the lens case after neutralization.

"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."

A Tesco spokesman said the solution was recalled "as a precautionary measure" as requested by the manufacturer.

He added the product is also on sale "across a number of retailers".

No other Bausch + Lomb products are known to be affected.

Bought this product?

• Customers are advised not to use this product

• It should be returned to a Tesco store for a full refund - no receipt required

• For further details, contact Bausch + Lomb's Customer Services directly on 0845 602 2350 or email [e-mail]