Gold Star Distribution Recalls Feminine Hygiene Products Due to Rodent Exposure Risk
Gold Star Distribution recalls several feminine hygiene products due to potential rodent contamination in distribution centers. Consumers should check product labels and UPCs for affected items.
Lower-risk recall
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
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What happened, in plain English
Gold Star Distribution is recalling specific feminine hygiene products because rodents may have been present during distribution. This could lead to exposure to rodent-related contaminants, though the products themselves are not defective. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50338-gold-star-distribution-recalls-feminine-hygiene-products-due-to-rodent.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50338-gold-star-distribution-recalls-feminine-hygiene-products-due-to-rodent · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1182-2026
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“Gold Star Distribution Recalls Feminine Hygiene Products Due to Rodent Exposure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50338-gold-star-distribution-recalls-feminine-hygiene-products-due-to-rodent. Based on FDA recall #Z-1182-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1182-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Rodents could have been present in the distribution center, potentially contaminating the products with their droppings or other materials. This poses a risk of exposure to harmful substances through handling or use of the products.
Who’s affected
Women who purchased the recalled feminine hygiene products from Gold Star Distribution are likely affected. Those with heightened sensitivity to contaminants may be at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check product labels for the specific brand names: Kotex Freedom Maxi No Wings 48ct, Always Thin Liners Unscented 12ct, Always Thin Liners Scented 12ct, and others listed in the recall notice. Also look for the provided UPC codes if available.
- Brand
Gold Star Distribution- Product
Feminine hygiene products, labeled as: KOTEX FREEDOM MAXI NO WINGS 48CT, ALWAYS THIN LINERS UNSCENTED 12 CT, ALWAYS- Category
Medical device
All 5 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 distribution in the states of Minnesota.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1180-2026 | Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT; FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, UPC 808829102536; LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT, UPC 808829041002. All codes purchased from this firm | unknown |
| Z-1181-2026 | Condoms, labeled as: TROJAN MAGNUM CONDOMS 6/DSP BLACK, TROJAN LUBRICATED CONDOMS 6/DSP LITE BLUE, TROJAN SPERMICIDE CONDOMS 6/DSP DARK BLUE, TROJAN ULTRA THIN CONDOMS 6/DSP GREY, TROJAN RIBBED CONDOMS 6/DSP GOLD/BROWN, TROJAN NONLUBRICATED CONDOMS 6/DSP RED, TROJAN ULTRA HER PLEASURE CONDOMS 6/DSP, TROJAN CONDOMS MAGNUM 48 CT DISP, *BOX TROJAN CONDOMS MAGNUM 50CT .; TROJAN MAGNUM CONDOMS 6/DSP BLACK, UPC 022600642039; TROJAN LUBRICATED CONDOMS 6/DSP LITE BLUE, UPC 022600930501; TROJAN SPERMICIDE CONDOMS 6/DSP DARK BLUE, UPC 022600931508; TROJAN ULTRA THIN CONDOMS 6/DSP GREY, UPC 022600926207; TROJAN RIBBED CONDOMS 6/DSP GOLD/BROWN, UPC 022600940500; TROJAN NONLUBRICATED CONDOMS 6/DSP RED, UPC 22600920502; TROJAN ULTRA HER PLEASURE CONDOMS 6/DSP, UPC 022600973201; TROJAN CONDOMS MAGNUM 48 CT DISP, UPC 815556020125; *BOX TROJAN CONDOMS MAGNUM 50Ct, UPC none All codes purchased from this firm | unknown |
| Z-1182-2026 | 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.; 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 | unknown |
| Z-1183-2026 | Toothbrushes, labeled as: ORAL B TOOTH BRUSH SHINY CLEAN SOFT 12CT; COLGATE TOOTH BRUSH MED. 12CT; ADULT TOOTHPASTE W BRUSH (WHITENING) 6.4oz/24ct; ADULT TOOTHPASTE W BRUSH (ANTICAV) 6.4oz/24ct.; ORAL B TOOTH BRUSH SHINY CLEAN SOFT 12CT, UPC 3014260786847; COLGATE TOOTH BRUSH MED. 12CT, UPC 6001067007289; ADULT TOOTHPASTE W BRUSH (WHITENING) 6.4oz/24ct, UPC 808829106879; ADULT TOOTHPASTE W BRUSH (ANTICAV) 6.4oz/24ct, UPC 808829106886. All codes purchased from this firm | UNKNOWN |
| Z-1184-2026 | PREGNANCY TEST 24CT; UPC 048155920200 | N/A |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the specific product names and UPC codes listed in the recall notice to confirm if your item is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 40 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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using these products?
No, the recall does not require stopping use. Consumers should check if their product is affected and follow the instructions to verify if they need to take action.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1182-2026 (December 26, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1182-2026 to see it in context.
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