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Medium RiskFDA Food
Personal Care & Cosmetics/Makeup

Revolution Ink Golden Yellow Tattoo Ink Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 21, 2026
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Summary

Revolution Ink is recalling 20 units of Golden Yellow tattoo ink because it may be contaminated with Bacillus circulans bacteria. The affected product is a 1 fl. oz. bottle containing a proprietary blend manufactured in Hesperia, California. The contamination was discovered through testing, and the firm has voluntarily initiated this recall. Because this product is injected into the skin, consumers should contact their healthcare provider if they experience any signs of infection or adverse reactions.

Risk

The tattoo ink is contaminated with Bacillus circulans, a bacterium that can cause skin infections, inflammation, or more serious complications when introduced into the body during the tattooing process.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your tattoo ink for 1 fl. oz. bottles of Revolution Ink 'Golden Yellow' featuring batch number 8/22/2025 and an expiration date of 8/22/2028.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Revolution Ink for further instructions.
  3. If you have already used this ink and experience any unusual skin reactions or health concerns, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Golden Yellow tattoo ink (1 fl. oz.)by Revolution Ink
Variants: Proprietary blend
Lot Numbers:
8/22/2025 (Exp 8/22/2028)

Recall #: C-0003-2026

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98114
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Revolution Ink
Sold By: Direct to customer
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 20 units
Distributed To: Nationwide

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