Potential Bacterial Infection Leads to Needles and Tattoo Ink Recall

A California-based company has issued a tattoo ink recall for multiple colors of tattoo inks, as well as needles and kits, which were sold through the internet, and could lead to a bacterial infection.

White & Blue Lion Inc issued the voluntary tattoo ink recall on July 11th. The recall covers all colors of ink, sold in kits and separately, in 5 ml bottles with a Lot number OR 20036, with a best-by date of 12-16-16. Also covered by the product recall are tattoo needles, included in kits as individually packaged or in groups of 5, labeled as “CE0197 Pre-made tattoo needle” and “sterilized by E.O. Gas”. The needles are from Art No. 1203RL, 1205M, 1205RL, 1205RS, 1209RL, 1207RL, 1207M, 1207RS, 1209M, 1209RS, in Lot numbers 201308, 201307, 201312, 201402, 201311, 201310. They expire in June 2018.

The tattoo ink, needles, and kits under the tattoo ink recall were also sold under the brand name 8Decades.

The product recall was initiated by the company, according to the FDA, because there was one report of illness from bacterial infection associated with the products. FDA laboratory testing confirmed bacteria on needles and in the ink.

Defective Product Recalls and Personal Injury in South Carolina

Every year, thousands of consumers sustain serious injuries from defective products, and improper or delayed product recalls. Many of these injuries could be avoided if the manufacturers or distributors of these products took additional steps to ensure consumer safety, such as issuing product recalls in a timely fashion. Although any product could be subject to a recall due to improper testing, some of the most common product recalls are for automobiles and automotive parts, drugs and medical devices, and children’s toys.

There are a number of reasons that defective products make it to our shelves:

• Defective manufacturing
• Inadequate testing
• Design defects
• Marketing Misrepresentation

To protect yourself and your family, it’s important to know what products have been recalled because they are defective or unsafe. Federal agencies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) frequently issue product recalls for medical devices, drugs, and products that may be harmful to consumers.

Consumers that have been harmed by defective products such as drugs, medical devices, or other products, may be eligible to receive legal remedies. Such legal remedies, or damages, may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. Punitive damages are also available in many jurisdictions to punish defendants in those cases involving particularly egregious conduct which demonstrates a reckless or wanton disregard for the safety of the public.

The Strom Law Firm Protects Citizens Harmed by Delayed Defective Product Recalls

The attorneys at the Strom Law Firm keep a close watch on recalls of dangerous and defective product recalls in the US. We aim to protect our clients’ health and safety, and hold manufacturers to the highest possible standard of safety. If you or a loved one have experienced severe, life-limiting side effects from a defective product or drug, and believe that your pain stems from a product recall that came too late, you may be entitled to compensation. The Strom Law Firm can help. We offer free, confidential consultations to discuss the facts of your case, so contact us today. 803.252.4800.