Sparta, NJ, October 22, 2024
Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of 3 water-based tattoo pigments by a company based in Nevada. The recall announcement states the products are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers.
According to the FDA posting:
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.
Fortunately, at the time of the recall posting, no illnesses had been reported. The recall was reportedly initiated after the company became aware of the results of samples collected and analyzed by the FDA. These tested positive for multiple microorganisms.
Dedicated to protecting consumers and helping companies identify potential microbial contaminants are the scientists at MPL Laboratories. They operate an FDA registered and DEA licensed testing facility that offers cGMP and ISO 17025 compliant microbial testing services of cosmetics, homeopathic products, pharmaceuticals, supplements, personal care products, and other goods. The laboratory is staffed with knowledgeable scientists capable of rapidly identifying microbial issues commonly found during the testing of raw materials, in process goods, finished products and environmental monitoring samples.
To learn more about product testing services provided by MPL Laboratories, please visit www.MPLLaboratories.com, call (800) 548-1874, or email info@MPLLaboratories.com.
About MPL Laboratories
MPL Laboratories (formerly Marypaul Laboratories) was founded in 1985 as a full service microbiology laboratory. It is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by PJLA, FDA, and DEA registered. MPL’s staff includes a Ph.D. Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology, M.S. and B.S. degreed microbiologists, along with other dedicated scientific personnel. The microbiology testing laboratory serves the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care product industries. MPL strives to provide its clients with reliable, defensible test data delivered in a timely manner. The laboratory is part of the EMSL Analytical network of laboratories across the United States and Canada.
