Contaminated inks, bad reactions lead to warning from FDA about tattoos

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WIVB) — A new health alert from the FDA may have you hesitating before you get a tattoo.
Tattoos seem more popular than ever, but federal doctors caution they carry real risks.
The head of the FDA’s Office of Cosmetics says they’re hearing more reports of people developing infections from contaminated tattoo inks and having bad reactions to the inks.
She says that if you decide to get a tattoo, you have to do some homework. Do not rush into the decision,