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

Sealed bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink have been found to contain millions of potentially harmful bacteria, according to research by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA study emphasizes the need to monitor these products to ensure their microbial safety. Contaminated tattoo ink can lead to infections and serious injuries as bacteria from the ink can travel through the bloodstream and lymphatic systems, causing life-threatening complications. Symptoms of ink infections include rashes, skin infections, and deep skin infections requiring antibiotic treatment. The FDA has called for standardized manufacturing processes and stricter regulations in the tattoo ink industry.