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Vaseline and Lucky petroleum jelly recalled for insanitary conditions

Gold Star Distribution Inc. distributed several petroleum jelly products that were stored in insanitary conditions, including exposure to rodents, at their distribution center. The affected products include Vaseline, Lucky, Personal Care, and Softee petroleum jelly in various sizes and formulations. All lots distributed by Gold Star that have not expired may be affected.

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

What to do

  1. Check if you have any of the recalled petroleum jelly products listed (Vaseline, Lucky, Personal Care, or Softee brands distributed by Gold Star)
  2. Stop using the product if you have it
  3. Discard the product or return it to the retailer where you purchased it
  4. Contact your doctor if you have skin irritation or other health concerns after using these products
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Petroleum jelly: a) Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 1.75, 12CT, UPC: 6001085120946; b) Vaseline Men Cooling Petroleum Jelly, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 60022141; c) Vaseline Vitamin E, Petroleum Jelly, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 6001085121028; MEN FRESH PETROLEUM JELLY, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 60022127; d) Lucky Petroleum Jelly, 6 OZ, 12 PK, UPC: 808829081466;048155903562; e) Lucky Petroleum Jelly, COCOA, 6oz, 12ct, UPC: 808829081572, 048155922150; f) Personal Care, CREAMY PETROLEUM JELLY, 4.5oz, 12CT, UPC: 048155908642; g) Personal Care, CREAMY COCOA PETROLEUM JELLY, 4.5oz, 12CT, UPC: 048155922242; h) SOFTEE, PETROLEUM JELLY, 5oz, 12CT, UPC: 096002007208
UPC codes
  • 6001085120946
  • 60022141
  • 6001085121028
  • 60022127
  • 808829081466
  • 048155903562
  • 808829081572
  • 048155922150
  • 048155908642
  • 048155922242
  • 096002007208
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-0285-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Petroleum jelly: a) Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 1.75, 12CT, UPC: 6001085120946; b) Vaseline Men Cooling Petroleum Jelly, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 60022141; c) Vaseline Vitamin E, Petroleum Jelly, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 6001085121028; MEN FRESH PETROLEUM JELLY, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 60022127; d) Lucky Petroleum Jelly, 6 OZ, 12 PK, UPC: 808829081466;048155903562; e) Lucky Petroleum Jelly, COCOA, 6oz, 12ct, UPC: 808829081572, 048155922150; f) Personal Care, CREAMY PETROLEUM JELLY, 4.5oz, 12CT, UPC: 048155908642; g) Personal Care, CREAMY COCOA PETROLEUM JELLY, 4.5oz, 12CT, UPC: 048155922242; h) SOFTEE, PETROLEUM JELLY, 5oz, 12CT, UPC: 096002007208 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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