Recall Z-1182-2026
Gold Star Distribution Inc · initiated December 26, 2025
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Feminine hygiene products, labeled as: KOTEX FREEDOM MAXI NO WINGS 48CT, ALWAYS THIN LINERS UNSCENTED 12 CT, ALWAYS THIN LINERS SCENTED 12CT, ALWAYS ULT.THIN WINGS REG.12/22CT, ALWAYS ULT.THIN OVER NIGHT WINGS 12/16CT, JULIE MAXI NIGHT W.WINGS 36/10CT, STAY FREE REG. 12/10CT, STAY FREE SUPER 24/6CT, TAMPAX REG. 10CT, TAMPAX SUPER 10CT.
Codes / lots: KOTEX FREEDOM MAXI NO WINGS 48CT, UPC 8935107214222; ALWAYS THIN LINERS UNSCENTED 12 CT, UPC 037000426882; ALWAYS THIN LINERS SCENTED 12CT, UPC 037000426899; ALWAYS ULT.THIN WINGS REG.12/22CT, UPC none; ALWAYS ULT.THIN OVER NIGHT WINGS 12/16CT, UPC none; JULIE MAXI NIGHT W.WINGS 36/10CT, UPC 710865100653; STAY FREE REG. 12/10CT, UPC 078300070320; STAY FREE SUPER 24/6CT, UPC 078300070245; TAMPAX REG. 10CT, UPC 073010214095; TAMPAX SUPER 10CT, UPC 073010314092. All codes purchased from this firm
Reason for recall
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
FDA-determined cause: Storage
Action taken
Gold Start Distribution, Inc. issued a press release on 12/26/2025 to notify the public of their recall of FDA regulated products due to the presence of rodent and avian contamination. The press release explained the risk to health, provided a list of retail outlets to which the products were distributed, and directed those in possession of the affected product to destroy them and verify such destruction by receipt provided to Gold Start at 1000 N. Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Refunds will be provided upon request. Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products. If you have any questions, contact Gold Star at 612-617-9800, 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time. The firm followed with a letter to its consignees on 12/30/2025 via email with the same message.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1182-2026
- Initiated
- December 26, 2025
- Posted by FDA
- January 27, 2026
- Product code
- HEB – Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented
- Quantity
- unknown
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota.
- Recalling firm
- Gold Star Distribution Inc, Minneapolis, MN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1180-2026 Class II | Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CTPotential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center. | 12/26/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-1181-2026 Class II | Condoms, labeled as: TROJAN MAGNUM CONDOMS 6/DSP BLACK, TROJAN LUBRICATED CONDOMS 6/DSP…Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center. | 12/26/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-1183-2026 Class II | Toothbrushes, labeled as: ORAL B TOOTH BRUSH SHINY CLEAN SOFT 12CT; COLGATE TOOTH BRUSH…Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center. | 12/26/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-1184-2026 Class II | PREGNANCY TEST 24CTPotential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center. | 12/26/2025Open, Classified |