FDA-Drug2026-01-21Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Multiple petroleum jelly brands recalled for insanitary conditions at distribution center
What this means
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.
- Check if you have any of the recalled petroleum jelly products listed (Vaseline, Lucky, Personal Care, or Softee brands distributed by Gold Star)
- Stop using the product if you have it
- Discard the product or return it to the retailer where you purchased it
- Contact your doctor if you have skin irritation or other health concerns after using these products
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
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
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0285-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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