These tattoo inks may cause infections, FDA advises artists, clients not to use them

These tattoo inks may cause infections, FDA advises artists, clients not to use them

The Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their clients of issues with two specific colors of ink that may cause infections. In an announcement made Wednesday, the FDA says testing done by the agency found two types of tattoo ink are contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.