Recent News
July 14, 2014
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.
Use of these products may cause bacterial infection and can lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection.
The recall includes:
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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.
The full recall can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm404787.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
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