Sierra Stain Recalls Tattoo Pigments Because of Possible
Health Risk
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
(Please see website for chart with product label,
manufacturing codes, and microorganisms identified): https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sierra-stain-recalls-tattoo-pigments-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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.
NJDOH is asking local health departments to share this
information with all tattoo facilities in their jurisdiction. 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.
For questions/concerns, please contact Jennifer Muh, NJDOH Body Art Project Leader, at: Jennifer.Muh@doh.nj.gov
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