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Will the FDA issue a nationwide recall of tattoo inks by the end of 2024?
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FDA Finds Millions of Bacteria in Tattoo Inks Labeled Sterile
Jul 26, 2024, 09:16 AM
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered harmful bacteria in tattoo and permanent makeup inks that were labeled as sterile. A new study found that a third of tattoo ink samples contain millions of dangerous bacteria, posing significant health risks including infections, sepsis, and even death. The FDA's findings highlight the hidden dangers in products assumed to be safe, raising concerns about the sterility and safety of tattoo inks.
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