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🧸 Product FR FI June 19, 2026

Kuro Sumi — Tattoo Ink Imperial Crusader Red

Red tattoo ink, 44 ml. Date of maximum durability: 18 June 2027. Product sold online, in particular via Allegro.

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Kuro Sumi — Tattoo Ink Imperial Crusader Red
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 1.33 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 840058830484
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 38 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
13 days in total
June 20, 2026 July 3, 2026

What is this? This is tattoo ink called Kuro Sumi Imperial Crusader Red. It is a colored liquid used for tattoos.

What's happening? Tests show this ink has too much lead in it. Lead can harm your health and stay in your body.

Does this affect me? If you have used this ink in France, you may be at risk. Lead can affect unborn or breast-fed babies.

What should I do? Stop using this ink now. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before any more tattoos.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Kuro Sumi
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 1.33 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. · Origin: United States

First published
June 19, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099252

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Kuro Sumi — Tattoo Ink Imperial Crusader Red. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 1.33 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect b...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Finland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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