FDA-Device2026-02-04Class IIPACKAGING DEFECT
Multiple feminine hygiene brands recalled for potential rodent contamination
What this means
Several feminine hygiene product brands distributed by Gold Star Distribution Inc. may have been exposed to rodents and rodent activity at a distribution center. The affected products include Kotex, Always, Julie, Stay Free, and Tampax brands. No injuries have been reported.
- Check your home for recalled products listed: Kotex Freedom Maxi, Always liners, Always Ultra Thin, Julie Maxi Night, Stay Free, or Tampax (Regular or Super)
- Do not use affected products
- Discard recalled items or return them to the retailer where purchased
- Contact Gold Star Distribution or the product manufacturer with questions about your specific purchase
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota.
Affected count
unknown
Manufactured in
1000 Humboldt Ave N, N/A, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Products
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.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1182-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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