Sierra Stain LLC of Carson City, Nevada is recalling 3 water-based tattoo pigments, because they are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers. Commonly reported symptoms of tattoo ink associated infections 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.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Products are packaged in plastic rounded bullet shape PET bottles with black dispense screw top and were distributed to all 50 states through Amazon.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Reason for recall: 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.
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. SDS info is available upon request.
Tattoo artists should be working in a professional environment such as a Tattoo Shop, as tattooing from home carries high risk of contamination in unsanitary conditions. Tattoo inks alone may not be the sole cause of adverse reactions, if not applied in a safe environment by professionals.
Consumers should also consider reporting their injury to MedWatch: FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. The FDA encourages consumers with questions about product safety to submit an inquiry, or to visit www.fda.gov/fcic for additional information.
Bloodline inks and Sierra Stain LLC are no longer in business and not manufacturing tattoo ink products. For questions contact sierrastain@gmail.com.
