Kotex, Always, Tampax products recalled for potential rodent exposure
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.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Gold Star Distribution recalls
What to do
- 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
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 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.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults (12 years to 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-1182-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 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. Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center. 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 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 24CTZ-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… (this page)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