Use of the products may cause bacterial infection
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White & Blue Lion of the City of Industry, Calif., is recalling all lots of tattoo inks and tattoo needles due to pathogenic bacterial contamination.
Use of these products may cause bacterial infection and can lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection.
There has been one report of an illness to date.
The recall includes all tattoo inks, tattoo needles, and tattoo kits distributed by White & Blue Lion including those specifically listed below:
| Tattoo Inks sold in kits and separately) | Brand | Code | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Colors | Multi colored Chinese Dragon Image with black and white lettering | Lot No. OR20036 Batch #8 Best if used by 16/12/16 | 5 ml bottle |
| Tattoo Needles (included in kits) | Brand | Codes | Lot No | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individually packaged in groups of 5 | None – labeled as “CE0197 Pre-made tattoo needle” “sterilized by E.O. Gas” | Art No. 1203RL, 1205M, 1205RL, 1205RS, 1209RL, 1207RL, 1207M, 1207RS, 1209M, 1209RS | 201308, 201307, 201312, 201402, 201311, 201310 | JUN2018 |
The inks and needles are sold in tattoo kits and the inks are also sold separately by 8Decades and White & Blue Lion, through www.amazon.comdisclaimer icon.
There was a report of one illness as of today’s date.
Consumers with any questions may contact the company at 1-626-586-3485 Monday - Friday between 9am - 6pm PST.