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Sacred Tattoo Ink Products Have Bacterial Contamination


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These tattoo inks are contaminated with dangerous bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Affected are: Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black - Lot#: RB0624, Best Before: June 28, 2027; Sacred Tattoo Ink, Sunny Daze - Lot#: SD1124, Best Before: November 1, 2027. These inks cause serious infections with rashes, lesions, and permanent scarring.


If you are planning to get some ink, inquire about the inks used and avoid the ones I just mentioned. For more information or to report a complications, visit the FDA's SmartHub at https://safetyreporting.fda.gov/smarthub.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fda-advises-consumers-tattoo-artists-and-retailers-avoid-using-or-selling-certain-sacred-tattoo-ink


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Dr. Howard Smith ReportsBy Howard G. Smith MD, AM