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Carmex lip balm recalled for insanitary conditions, rodent activity

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.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Gold Star Distribution recalls

What to do

  1. Stop using Carmex lip balm jars and tubes from Gold Star Distribution
  2. Check the UPC codes: 083078123154, 083078113155 (jars) or 083078123147, 083078113148 (tubes)
  3. Throw away the product or return it to where you bought it
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Carmex a) jar, 12 count, UPC: 083078123154, 083078113155; b) Tube, PEG, 12 count, UPC: 083078123147, 083078113148
UPC codes
  • 083078123154
  • 083078113155
  • 083078123147
  • 083078113148
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 27 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
Unknown
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0282-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Carmex a) jar, 12 count, UPC: 083078123154, 083078113155; b) Tube, PEG, 12 count, UPC: 083078123147, 083078113148 CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center. All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Distribution: US Nationwide. Affected quantity: Unknown
Hazard
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

27 products in this recall

Advil, Tylenol and more OTC medicines recalled for rodent exposure

Gold Star Distribution is recalling 27 over-the-counter products, including pain relievers, cold and flu medicines, antacids, cough drops, skin and lip care, petroleum jelly, rubbing alcohol and mouthwash. The products were stored or distributed from a facility with insanitary conditions, including rodent exposure and activity. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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