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July 18, 2014
Updated: Nationwide Recall of Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Needles, Tattoo Kits Due to Microbial Contamination
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding a recall of all tattoo inks, tattoo needles, and tattoo kits distributed by White & Blue Lion due to pathogenic bacterial contamination. As of an extra precaution, the company is also recalling all tubes and ink cups.
Use of these products may cause bacterial infection and can lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection.
The original recall dated July 11, 2014 can be found at http://health.mo.gov/information/news/2014/tattooink71414.
The recall includes all tattoo ink, tattoo needles, tubes, ink cups and kits distributed by White & Blue Lion including the ones specifically listed below:
|
Tattoo Inks |
Brand |
Code |
Size |
|
|
All Colors |
Multi colored Chinese Dragon Image with black and white lettering |
Lot No. OR20036 |
5 ml bottle |
|
|
Tattoo Needles (included in kits) |
Brand |
Codes |
Lot No |
Expiration |
|
Individually packaged in groups of 5 |
None - labeled as "CE0197 Pre-made tattoo needle" |
Art No. 1203RL, 1205M, 1205RL, 1205RS, 1209RL, 1207RL, 1207M, 1207RS, 1209M, 1209RS |
201308, 201307, 201312, 201402, 201311, 201310 |
JUN2018 |
The inks and needles are sold in tattoo kits and the inks are also sold separately by 8Decades and White & Blue Lion, Inc through www.amazon.com and www.ebay.com.
FDA Laboratory testing has found microbial bacterial contamination in both the inks and needles.
The full recall can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm405474.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
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