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🧸 Product IT November 10, 2023

MEI-CHA — aghi

Tattoo needles.

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MEI-CHA — aghi
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Microbiological
Category
Other - Tattoo needles
Hazard
The product has been found to be non-sterile, with viable microorganisms (mesophilic bacteria) found in it. If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause irritation or severe infection.
Origin
Taiwan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 8033524894376
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 932 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
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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? MEI-CHA tattoo needles are sharp tools used for tattooing. They should be sterile to be safe.

What's happening? Some of these needles were found to have germs on them. This means they could cause infections if used.

Does this affect me? If you have used these needles, you could be at risk of infection. This is especially true if your skin was cut or if the needle touched your eyes.

What should I do? Stop using these needles right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before getting a tattoo.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
MEI-CHA
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Other - Tattoo needles · Hazard: The product has been found to be non-sterile, with viable microorganisms (mesophilic bacteria) found in it. If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause irritation or severe infection. · Origin: Taiwan

First published
November 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009373

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
MEI-CHA — aghi. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Other - Tattoo needles · Hazard: The product has been found to be non-sterile, with viable microorganisms (mesophilic bacteria) found in it. If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the produc...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 10, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
▸ 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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