FDA-Drug2026-01-21Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Carmex lip balm recalled for rodent contamination at distributor
What this means
Carmex lip balm products distributed by Gold Star Distribution Inc. were stored in conditions with rodent exposure and activity. The products may have been affected by insanitary conditions at their distribution center. This recall affects jars and tubes sold nationwide.
- Stop using Carmex lip balm jars and tubes from Gold Star Distribution
- Check the UPC codes: 083078123154, 083078113155 (jars) or 083078123147, 083078113148 (tubes)
- Throw away the product or return it to where you bought it
The agency's original wording
Hazard
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US Nationwide.
Affected count
Unknown
Manufactured in
1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Products
Carmex a) jar, 12 count, UPC: 083078123154, 083078113155; b) Tube, PEG, 12 count, UPC: 083078123147, 083078113148
UPC codes
- 083078123154
- 083078113155
- 083078123147
- 083078113148
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0282-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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