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🧸 Product FR August 16, 2024

kuro sumi — encres de tatouage kuro sumi

défaut de stérilité

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
kuro sumi — encres de tatouage kuro sumi
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Kuro Sumi tattoo inks Type
hygiene-beauty
Category
tattoo products
Hazard
microbiological risk

sterility defect

Action
stop using the product

return the product to the point of sale

destroy the product

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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 649 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Kuro Sumi tattoo ink is a product used for tattooing. It may not be sterile and could carry germs.

What's happening? Some batches of this ink may be unsafe because they are not properly sterilized. Using it could cause infections.

Does this affect me? If you have used this ink for a tattoo, you might be at risk. Check if your ink is from the affected batch.

What should I do? Stop using the ink right away. Return it to the store where you bought it or throw it away. Ask your doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: hygiène-beauté · Category: produits de tatouage · Hazard: risque microbiologique · défaut de stérilité · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
August 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/15412/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
kuro sumi — encres de tatouage kuro sumi. Kuro Sumi tattoo inks Type: hygiene-beauty · Category: tattoo products · Hazard: microbiological risk · sterility defect · Action: stop using the product · return the product to the point of sale · destroy the product
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 16, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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