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https://www.newsweek.com/tattoo-ink-recall-sparks-warning-infection-permanent-scarring-2070412
Tattoo artists and consumers are being urged to steer clear of certain
Sacred Tattoo Ink products after federal testing revealed contamination
with potentially dangerous bacteria.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public safety warning
following the discovery of pathogenic microorganisms in two specific ink
lots, which could lead to serious infections and permanent skin damage
if used.
Newsweek reached out to Sacred Tattoo Ink by email for comment.
Why It Matters
Tattoos are rising in popularity, with data showing that 30 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo, the FDA reported.
The alert about Sacred Tattoo Ink, published by the FDA on Wednesday,
comes amid growing public scrutiny over product safety in the personal
care and cosmetics industries. Tattoo procedures inherently involve
breaking the skin barrier, which heightens the risk of infection from
any contaminants introduced during inking, according to the FDA.
What to Know
The contaminated products include Sacred Tattoo Ink's Raven Black (Lot#: RB0624, best before June 28, 2027) and "Sunny Daze" (Lot#: SD1124, best
before November 1, 2027), both of which are the subject of a targeted
recall. Testing identified the presence of bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can be resistant to antibiotics and difficult to treat
once infection sets in.
Tattoo ink recall permanent scarring
A stock image of a tattoo artist tattooing a customer. YakobChukOlena/Getty Infections stemming from these contaminated inks may present as rashes
or red lesions and, in more severe cases, can lead to scarring.
Misdiagnoses are possible, the FDA cautioned, as symptoms may mimic
allergic reactions or other skin conditions, delaying appropriate treatment.
The FDA identified the contaminated lots through routine surveillance
sampling and subsequent lab analysis. The agency used its
Bacteriological Analytical Manual for cosmetics to test for microbial contamination.
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