White costume contact lenses from SHEIN recalled for bacterial contamination
The ACCC recalled white costume contact lenses from SHEIN because their packaging may be contaminated with dangerous bacteria.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued an urgent recall of white costume contact lenses sold by SHEIN. The packaging could be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria, which can cause eye irritation or serious infection.
The affected lenses were on sale between August 7, 2024 and August 15, 2026. Consumers can identify the product by SKU number sb2408056243278800.
At least one incident linked to the product has been reported overseas. Anyone who bought the affected lenses should stop using them immediately.
- August 7, 2024 to August 15, 2026
- Sale period
- sb2408056243278800
- SKU number
- Burkholderia cepacia complex
- Bacteria
- At least one reported
- Overseas incidents
Why it mattersBacterial contamination in contact lenses can cause serious eye damage. Quick action is important for anyone who bought them.
AustraliaAustralians who ordered these lenses from SHEIN need to stop using them and dispose of them safely.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 12 d ago
