FDA MEDWATCH: TATTOO PIGMENTS RECALL

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Just as an FYI here ... the weekly FDA updates I get just posted about high concentrations of microorganisms in tattoo inks sold to all 50 states on Amazon.

No link, but here's the basics:

TOPIC: Tattoo Pigments by Sierra Stain: Recall - Because of Possible Health Risk

AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Dermatology

ISSUE: Sierra Stain is recalling 3 water-based tattoo pigments, because they are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers. The recall was initiated after the recalling firm became aware of the results of the samples collected and analyzed by FDA, which tested positive for multiple microorganisms.

SharkE · ‎08-19-2010

I'm clean, thank god.

MamaWick · ‎03-09-2010

Sooooo....how will it be recalled for those people already having their art inked? Hmmmmmm?

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Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@MamaWick wrote:
Sooooo....how will it be recalled for those people already having their art inked? Hmmmmmm?

@MamaWick

Hmm .... Good question. I suppose you can contact who did the tattoo and ask if they use Sierra Stain inks .... and go from there, possibly calling your MD for an appointment, stat.

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

Just as an FYI here ... the weekly FDA updates I get just posted about high concentrations of microorganisms in tattoo inks sold to all 50 states on Amazon.

No link, but here's the basics:

TOPIC: Tattoo Pigments by Sierra Stain: Recall - Because of Possible Health Risk
AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Dermatology
ISSUE: Sierra Stain is recalling 3 water-based tattoo pigments, because they are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers. The recall was initiated after the recalling firm became aware of the results of the samples collected and analyzed by FDA, which tested positive for multiple microorganisms.