12.12.07
City’s health department investigates body-piercing salon
Toronto - The city’s health department has been investigating a piercing salon for improper sterilization.
The Modern Beauty and Slim Fit Inc. on Eglinton Avenue East is under the microscope, but officials said they don’t believe the risk of infection is high.
“When un-sterilized equipment is used, we do know there is a risk of infections being spread, particularly hepatitis B and C,” a city’s health official said.
Toronto Public Health told City News that the equipment used to pierce ears was cleared.
However, anyone who received a body-piercing from the shop has been asked to call the health department at 416-338-7600.
