CDC 06-19-09

CANADA: "Whyte Avenue Tattoo Shop Closed over Health Concerns"
Edmonton Sun (06.18.09):: Sun Media
Alberta Health Services has shuttered an Edmonton tattoo parlor and is advising
its recent customers to be tested for blood-borne diseases. Zipp's Tattoo &
Museum, 10028 Whyte (82) Ave., was closed by authorities on June 5. Infractions
cited on the closure order include: instruments used on clients were not in
clean or sterile condition; inadequate antiseptic treatment prior to procedures;
and the operator reported he had recently been tattooing animals in the
business. "The lack of standard sterilization practices of reusable instruments
and safety precautions can cause a risk for disease transmission of hepatitis B,
hepatitis C, and HIV," health authorities said. "Anyone who has had any body art
or piercing done at Zipp's Tattoo & Museum since January 2009 is asked to call
780-413-4977 for further advice." Outside the local calling area, telephone
866-408-5465.

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