Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to ‘High Concentrations of Microorganisms’

Nevada-based Sierra Stain is recalling several bottles of tattoo inks amid concerns of microbial contamination, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice. The recalled products are Bloodline-branded 15ml Carolina Blue, 30ml All Purpose Black, and 15ml UV China Pink “water based tattoo pigments,” according to an Aug. 24 agency recall notice. The products were manufactured last year and have June-July 2026 expiry dates. Packed in PET bottles with black dispense screw top and distributed via Amazon across all 50 U.S. states, the items contain “high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers,” the FDA said. “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,” the notice warned....