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EXO Black Tattoo Ink

Xtreme Inks recalls EXO Black tattoo ink due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

What to do

Stop using the recalled ink immediately. Contact Xtreme Inks for instructions on returning the product and obtaining a refund.

Recalled
Listed
Updated
Agency
FDA
Firm
Xtreme Inks
Recall ID
99366
Status
ONGOING

Recall at a glance

Quantity recalled
68PCS 1-OZ BOTTLE & 10PCS 8-OZ BOTTLES

Why it was recalled

Xtreme Inks is recalling EXO Black tattoo ink in 1 fl oz and 8 fl oz sizes because the product batch tested positive for pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious skin infections.

Is mine affected?

Check the lot code and best-by (or expiration) date printed on your package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.

EXO Black tattoo ink; 1FL.OZ & 8FL.Oz; packaged in black plastic individual containers. Use within 12 months of opening. UPC: None

Lot code
U5L08

Timeline

  1. Firm initiated recall
  2. Publicly announced
  3. Listed on Recall Canary
  4. Summary updated

Official source

View on U.S. Food and Drug Administration →

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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-28 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification