Gold Star first aid kits recalled for potential rodent exposure
Gold Star Distribution first aid kits and bandages may have been exposed to rodents or rodent activity at a distribution center. The affected products include FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC and LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT distributed in Minnesota. No injuries have been reported.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Gold Star Distribution recalls
What to do
- Stop using these first aid products if you have them
- Check your home for the recalled product using the UPC codes: 808829102536 (first aid kit) or 808829041002 (bandages)
- Discard the product or return it to where you purchased it
- Use an alternative first aid kit or bandages for medical needs
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (under 100 years)
This recall covers 5 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- unknown
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 1000 Humboldt Ave N, N/A, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- Z-1180-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center. FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, UPC 808829102536; LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT, UPC 808829041002. All codes purchased from this firm Distribution: US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota. Affected quantity: unknown
- Hazard
- Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
5 products in this recall
Trojan, Kotex, Always and more recalled for rodent exposure
Gold Star Distribution is recalling five product listings, including first aid kits, condoms, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and pregnancy tests. The recall was issued because of potential exposure to rodents and signs of rodent activity at its distribution center. The products were distributed nationwide, including in Minnesota, and no injuries have been reported.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT (this page)Z-1180-2026 · unknown
- Condoms, labeled as: TROJAN MAGNUM CONDOMS 6/DSP BLACK, TROJAN LUBRICATED CONDOMS 6/DSP LITE BLUE, TROJAN SPERMICIDE CONDOMS 6/DSP DARK BLUE, TROJAN ULTR…Z-1181-2026 · unknown
- Feminine hygiene products, labeled as: KOTEX FREEDOM MAXI NO WINGS 48CT, ALWAYS THIN LINERS UNSCENTED 12 CT, ALWAYS THIN LINERS SCENTED 12CT, ALWAYS ULT.T…Z-1182-2026 · unknown
- 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 TO…Z-1183-2026 · UNKNOWN
- PREGNANCY TEST 24CTZ-1184-2026 · N/A