Study warns of possible bacteria in tattoo inks

Tattoo ink, FDA

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers detected bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks, demonstrating that they could cause human infections.

Medindia · 16d

Tattoo Ink May Contain Bacteria, Study Finds

A new study finds that 35% of tattoo inks may harbor bacteria, including those that don't need oxygen to survive. This raises concerns about potential infections.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Sealed bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink test positive for millions of bacteria, FDA says

Sealed bottles of major brands of tattoo and permanent makeup ink contained millions of bacteria, a new study found.

Yahoo · 4h

Many tattoo inks contaminated with bacteria: FDA

The agency tested 75 inks from 14 different manufacturers, which have not been publicly named. Researchers found 35% of the inks tested were contaminated by bacteria. Of the inks tested, permanent makeup inks were more likely to be contaminated than tattoo inks.

Hola! US (Spanish) on MSN · 19h

Tattoo and permanent makeup inks contain dangerous bacteria, FDA research reveals

Research by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has uncovered alarming findings regarding the safety of tattoo and permanent makeup inks; according to the study published on July 2 in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology,

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Study Finds Surprising Amount of Tattoo Ink Contains Bacteria

However, on its website the federal agency warns ... But bacteria isn't the only potential risk associated with getting inked. Another recent study found that the majority of tattoo inks ...

Men's Journal15d

Study Finds More Than One-Third of Tattoo Ink Is Contaminated With Bacteria

alongside aerobic bacteria," the study's authors write. "This suggests that contaminated tattoo inks could be a source of infection from both types of bacteria." Dr. Seong-Jae (Peter) Kim ...

Forbes17d

Bacteria Found In Multiple Tattoo Ink Brands, Study Suggests: What To Know About Tattoo Ink Infections

Over a third of 75 tattoo and permanent makeup inks from popular brands tested positive for bacteria in a new study, regardless of sterility claims, and the FDA has increasingly warned about ...

New York Post17d

35% of tattoo inks sold in US are contaminated with bacteria: study

The researchers tested 75 tattoo inks from 14 manufacturers for the presence of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The study authors say they are the first to investigate anaerobic bacteria — ...

U.S. News & World Report17d

Tattoo Inks Can Be Contaminated With Bacteria: Study

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers detected bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks, demonstrating that they could cause human infections. "Our findings reveal that ...

Yahoo15d

Study Finds More Than One-Third of Tattoo Ink Is Contaminated With Bacteria

Tyler Morning Telegraph17d

Tattoo Inks Can Be Contaminated With Bacteria: Study

The bacteria could cause infections, as well as allergic and toxic responses, researchers say They described their new study as the first of its kind TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News ...

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