Some eclipse glasses sold in Illinois have been recalled. Here's what to know
Double check your eclipse glasses before staring at the sun today. Some glasses sold in Illinois have been recalled due to ineffectiveness at protecting eyes from the sun.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging people to check their glasses and make sure they are not among those that have been recalled.
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Recalled glasses were sold on Amazon as "Biniki Solar Eclipse Glasses AAS Approved 2024 – CE & ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing (6 Packs)."
They were also sold at the following southern Illinois retailers:
Farm Fresh Market, Breese, Illinois
Highland Tru Buy, Highland, Illinois
Perry County Marketplace, Pinckneyville, Illinois
Sinclair Foods, Jerseyville, Illinois
Steelville Marketplace, Steelville, Illinois
Big John Grocery, Metropolis, Illinois
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This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Eclipse 2024 glasses sold in Illinois recalled and unsafe