Safety Report: Bloodline Water Based Tattoo Pigments - recalled due to high concentration of microorganisms, USA

United States

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. Products are packaged in plastic rounded bullet shape PET bottles with black dispense screw top and were distributed to all 50 states through Amazon.

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.

- Product Details:
Product Label: Bloodline 1/2oz/15mL CAROLINA BLUE Water Based Tattoo Pigments, Manufacturing Codes: Batch #1 Lot BL2;3 Manufactured 07/01/23; Expires 07/01/26, Microorganisms Identified: Citrobacter braakii; Citrobacter farmer; Pseudomonas fluorescens; Achromobacter xylosoxidans; Ochrobactrum anthropic; Cupriavidus pauculus
Product Label: Bloodline 1oz/30mL ALL PURPOSE BLACK Water Based Tattoo Pigments, Manufacturing Codes: Batch #1 Lot BL23; Manufactured 07/01/23; Expires 07/01/26, Microorganisms Identified: Acetobacter senegalensis
Product Label: Bloodline 1/2oz/15mL UV CHINA PINK Water Based Tattoo Pigments, Manufacturing Codes: Batch #1 Lot SC23; Manufactured 06/23; Expires 06/26, Microorganisms Identified: Curtobacterium citreum/pusillum

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. Bloodline inks and Sierra Stain LLC are no longer in business and not manufacturing tattoo ink products.

In case you experience harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Sierra Stain LLC
Brand name: Bloodline
Product recalled: Water Based Tattoo Pigments
Reason of the recall: Contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms
FDA Recall date: August 24, 2024

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sierra-stain-recalls-tattoo-pigments-because-possible-health-risk