(NewsNation) — New research from the Food and Drug Administration found many tattoo and permanent makeup inks were contaminated with potentially dangerous bacteria, including some marked as sterile.

From delicate wristbands to full-sleeve masterpieces, tattoos have become almost as ubiquitous as social media. However, beneath the vibrant hues lies the potential for serious health risks, including ...

They recovered bacteria from 26 inks. Most products only contained one ... According to the researchers, the recovery of microbes from tattoo and permanent makeup inks, some of which were labeled ...