New Health Concern Involving Ink in Tattoo Designs

New Health Concern Involving Ink in Tattoo Designs

If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times.  What is wrong with our quality control system in America?  It seems like it has totally gone off the rails keeping any of us safe from various products.

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Food, drinks, vehicles, the list is pretty much anything that is produced can be recalled it seems.  Another has just been announced, and it concerns me a little since I am a huge fan of having this done.

FDA Issues Recall, Montana Included for Bad Ink

The Federal Drug Administration has issued a warning regarding a specific tattoo ink because of contamination in the inks.  The ink maker, Sierra Stain LLC, based in Nevada, is recalling 3 water-based tattoo pigments, because they are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers.

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According to the FDA, the following inks are affected:

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Symptoms and What to Do If You Think Your Artist Uses This Ink

No illnesses have been reported so far due to contamination.  Symptoms of an infection can include:

the appearance of rashes or lesions consisting of red papules solely in areas where the contaminated ink has been applied. Some tattoo infections can result in permanent scarring. Symptoms can be difficult to recognize, as other conditions (e.g. allergic reactions) may also present with similar findings.

The FDA advises that "Tattoo artists and retailers should avoid using or selling the recalled tattoo inks and dispose product in a sharps container or a similar biohazard container."  Further information can be found on the FDA website.