Colgate Toothpaste Recall: Insanitary Conditions Risk from Rodent Exposure

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Recalling firmGOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC1000 Humboldt Ave N · Minneapolis, MN 55411-3964

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What happened, in plain English

Colgate toothpaste products are being recalled because of insanitary conditions and rodent exposure in their distribution center. This could pose a risk of contamination from rodents. The recall includes specific toothpaste types with UPC codes.

Why it’s dangerous

The distribution center had insanitary conditions including rodent exposure or activity. This could lead to contamination of the toothpaste with rodent-related pathogens. The hazard is not described as causing immediate injury or illness in normal use.

Who’s affected

Owners of the recalled Colgate toothpaste products are affected. Children and individuals with sensitive teeth may be at higher risk due to potential contamination.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Colgate toothpaste products with the following UPCs: 035000511065 (whitening), 035000511058 (regular), 035000512109 (triple), 035000744609 (mint zing), or 037000247081 (crested). All lots distributed by Gold Star Distribution are affected.

Brand
Colgate
Category
Drug

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What to do — step by step

Check Product UPCs
Identify affected products by checking the UPC codes listed in the recall notice.

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Questions people ask

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall notice does not specify any remedy.

Which Colgate toothpaste products are affected?

Whitening, regular, triple, mint zing, and maxfresh spicy fresh toothpastes with specific UPCs are affected.

Why is this product being recalled?

Due to insanitary conditions and rodent exposure in the distribution center.

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Subject: Recall D-0287-2026 — Colgate Colgate

Hello,

I own a Colgate that is covered by recall D-0287-2026 from Colgate.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #D-0287-2026 (December 26, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0287-2026 to see it in context.
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GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC recalls Toothpaste: a) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, WHITENING, 2.5oz, 24ct; UPC: 035000511065; b) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, Regular, 2.5oz,

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