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Getting Inked? FDA Warns These Tattoo Inks Could Cause Rashes, Scarring, Infections Getting Inked? FDA Warns These Tattoo Inks Could Cause Rashes, Scarring, Infections
Getting Inked? FDA Warns These Tattoo Inks Could Cause Rashes, Scarring, Infections Planning your next tattoo? You may want to check the ink first. The FDA says two popular tattoo ink products could leave customers with infections — or worse. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning tattoo artists, retailers, and customers to stop using and selling two popular Sacred Tattoo Ink products after testing revealed they were contaminated with harmful bacteria that could cause serious skin infections, federal officials announced. According to the FDA, tests confirmed that Raven Black and Sunny Daze tattoo inks, both sold under the Sacred Tattoo Ink brand, are contamin…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Middletown HS Grad Bret Maher Dies Suddenly, Donates Organs In 'Final Act Of Generosity' Middletown HS Grad Bret Maher Dies Suddenly, Donates Organs In 'Final Act Of Generosity'
Middletown HS Grad Bret Maher Dies Suddenly, Donates Organs In 'Final Act Of Generosity' Bret Maher, a well-loved Port Monmouth man known for his strength both in and out of the gym, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26. He was 34 years old. Bret was born in Long Branch and raised in Middletown, where he played football at Middletown High School South, according to his obituary on the Shore Point Funeral Home website. A four-year starter and a standout on the school's championship team, Bret had a passion for powerlifting, which led him to set a bench press record and inspire others with his dedication to fitness. After high school, Bret went on to Kean University, where he…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Revealing Clothes, Offensive Tattoos May Now Get You Kicked Off This Airline's Flights Revealing Clothes, Offensive Tattoos May Now Get You Kicked Off This Airline's Flights
Revealing Clothes, Offensive Tattoos May Now Get You Kicked Off This Airline's Flights Travelers on Spirit Airlines may not be allowed on flights with offensive clothing or tattoos, according to a new policy. Spirit made the change in its Contract of Carriage, which was updated on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new rules allow the airline to deny boarding or remove passengers whose attire or body art is deemed "lewd, obscene, or offensive in nature." The changes, outlined in section 4.3 of the contract, could prevent a flyer from boarding or forcing that person to leave a plane for not following the policy. Passengers removed for violating these rules will not be elig…

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by Chris Spiker