FDA recalls tattoo inks contaminated with bacteria

KGO logo
Thursday, May 16, 2019
FDA recalls tattoo inks contaminated with bacteria
FDA recalls tattoo inks contaminated with bacteria. Sharrie Williams reports during Action News at 4 p.m. on May 15, 2019.

The FDA has announced a recall of some tattoo ink that's contaminated with bacteria.



The agency says all lots of three black inks made by Scalp Aesthetics are being recalled, along with a black ink made by Dynamic Color.



A red ink sold under the brands Solid Ink or Antone's Ink is also being recalled.



The FDA says tattoo customers should be on watch for rashes or lesions on tattooed areas.

Copyright © 2024 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.