Gold Star Distribution TYLENOL Products Recall: Rodent Contamination Risk
Gold Star Distribution recalls specific TYLENOL products due to rodent exposure in their distribution center. Consumers should check product labels for affected lots and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
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What happened, in plain English
Gold Star Distribution is recalling several TYLENOL products because their distribution center had rodent exposure. This could lead to contamination of the products, though the risk is not described as causing serious injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/31573-gold-star-distribution-tylenol-products-recall-rodent-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/31573-gold-star-distribution-tylenol-products-recall-rodent-contamination-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0277-2026
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“Gold Star Distribution TYLENOL Products Recall: Rodent Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/31573-gold-star-distribution-tylenol-products-recall-rodent-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0277-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0277-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The distribution center had rodent activity, which could have contaminated the products with bacteria or other harmful substances. This poses a risk of infection or illness if the contaminated products are taken internally.
Who’s affected
People who purchased any of the listed TYLENOL products from Gold Star Distribution. Those with allergies to the ingredients or who use the products frequently may be at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the specific TYLENOL products listed: 500 MG, 2's display, 50ct; Cold & Flu, 25ct/2s; Cold & Flu Severe, 2pk, 50ct; PM, 50ct; or Sinus Severe, 2pk, 50ct. All lots distributed by Gold Star Distribution are affected.
- Brand
Gold Star Distribution- Category
Drug
All 27 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US Nationwide.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0261-2026 | Advil a) Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 tablet packets in box containing 50 individual packets, UPC: 305730154895; b) PM, Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 Caplet packets in box containing 50 packets, UPC: 305730164559; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unkown |
| D-0262-2026 | Aleve 1's, 60 CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0263-2026 | Alka Seltzer, a) Original, 2 tablets per packet in 58 count box, UPC: 815556020033, 016500514473, b) Plus Cold & Flu, 2 tablets per packet in 36 count box, UPC: 016500594932; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0264-2026 | Benadryl, 25'S 2PK Box, UPC 815556020316; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0265-2026 | Bayer 2Pk- 25 CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0266-2026 | Claritin, 20 Count, UPC: 655708016305; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0267-2026 | DAYQUIL COLD & FLU, 32CT/2PK; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0268-2026 | LIQUID DAYQUIL 12/8oz; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0269-2026 | EXCEDRIN 2'S DISP.- 30 CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0270-2026 | EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE 2'S- 25 CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0271-2026 | MOTRIN 2'S DISP.- 50CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0272-2026 | LIQUID NYQUIL a) regular, 12/8oz; b) cherry, 12/8oz; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0273-2026 | NYQUIL COLD & FLU -32CT/2PK; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0274-2026 | CHILDREN NYQUIL, COLD&FLU, BERRY, 8oz, 12ct; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0275-2026 | PEPTO BISMOL 32CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0276-2026 | PEPCID COMPLETE - 25CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0277-2026 | TYLENOL a) 500 MG., 2'S DISPLAY, 50CT; b) COLD & FLU, 25CT/2S; c) COLD & FLU SEVERE, 2PK, 50CT; d) PM, 50CT; e) SINUS SEVERE, 2PK, 50CT; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0278-2026 | Halls Cough Drops a) BAGS, MENTHOL, 12CT; b) BAGS, HONEY LEM, 12CT; c) BAGS, DEFENSE CITRUS, 12CT; d) BAGS, CHERRY, 12CT; e) M. CHERRY, 20 STK; f) BRAZIL, Cherry, 21CT/27.5G; f) LEMON. HONEY, 20CT #1180E; g) LIME FRESH, 20CT, #1182; h) MENTHOL BLUE, 20CT, #1180A; i) BRAZIL, Menthol, 21CT/27.5G, j) M . STRAWBERRY, 20 STK; k) DEFENSE, VITAMIN C, 20CT, #1181; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0279-2026 | TUMS a) Assorted, 12 Ct.; b) Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Berries, 12-count #1194A *05/27; c)Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Fruit, 12-count, #1194C *03/27; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0280-2026 | Swan, White Clear Alcohol, 50%, 16oz, 12 count; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0281-2026 | Personal Care, Ice Gel, 8oz, 12 count, UPC 048155903463; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0282-2026 | Carmex a) jar, 12 count, UPC: 083078123154, 083078113155; b) Tube, PEG, 12 count, UPC: 083078123147, 083078113148; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0283-2026 | Personal Care, Vaporizing Chest Rub, 4 oz, 12 count, UPC 048155903319; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0284-2026 | LUCKY ICE, Cool Mouthwash, Alcohol Free, 16.9oz, 12CT, UPC: 808829108989; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0285-2026 | Petroleum jelly: a) Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 1.75, 12CT, UPC: 6001085120946; b) Vaseline Men Cooling Petroleum Jelly, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 60022141; c) Vaseline Vitamin E, Petroleum Jelly, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 6001085121028; MEN FRESH PETROLEUM JELLY, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 60022127; d) Lucky Petroleum Jelly, 6 OZ, 12 PK, UPC: 808829081466;048155903562; e) Lucky Petroleum Jelly, COCOA, 6oz, 12ct, UPC: 808829081572, 048155922150; f) Personal Care, CREAMY PETROLEUM JELLY, 4.5oz, 12CT, UPC: 048155908642; g) Personal Care, CREAMY COCOA PETROLEUM JELLY, 4.5oz, 12CT, UPC: 048155922242; h) SOFTEE, PETROLEUM JELLY, 5oz, 12CT, UPC: 096002007208; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | Unknown |
| D-0286-2026 | Deodorant: a) Axe, Body Spray, Wild Spice, 6CT, 150ML, UPC: 600108736469; b) LUCKY MENS STICK DEODORANT, SPRING FRESH, 24CT, 2.5 OZ, UPC: 808829111668; c) LUCKY MENS STICK DEODORANT, FRESH COMFORT, 24CT, 1.6 OZ, UPC: 808829089103; d) LADY DEODORANT, CHERRY BLOSSOSM, 24CT, 1.8oz, UPC: 048155921092; e) AXE, BODY SPRAY, APOLLO, 6CT, 150ML; f) AXE, BODY SPRAY, BLACK, 6CT, 150ML; g) AXE, BODY SPRAY, DARK TEMPTATION, 6CT, 150ML; h) AXE, BODY SPRAY, GOLD, 6CT, 150ML; i) AXE, BODY SPRAY, EXCITE, 6CT, 150ML; j) AXE, BODY SPRAY, ICE CHILL, 6CT, 150ML; k) AXE, BODY SPRAY, MUSK, 6CT, 150ML; l) AXE, DEODORANT SPRAY, ADRENALIN, 6CT, 150ML; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
| D-0287-2026 | Toothpaste: a) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, WHITENING, 2.5oz, 24ct; UPC: 035000511065; b) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, Regular, 2.5oz, 24ct, UPC: 035000511058; c) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, TRIPLE, 2.5oz, 24ct, UPC: 035000512109; d) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, MINT ZING, 24CT, 2.5oz, UPC: 035000744609; COLGATE, MAXFRESH, SPICY FRESH, RED TOOTH PASTE, 72CT, 150G; e) CREST, TOOTHPASTE, 40CT, 8.2OZ, UPC: 037000247081; All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the specific TYLENOL products listed in the recall notice on the label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 26 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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