GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC recalls Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC
Reason for recall
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
Affected product
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Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT
Lot / code information
FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, UPC 808829102536; LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT, UPC 808829041002. All codes purchased from this firm
What the firm is doing
Gold Start Distribution, Inc. issued a press release on 12/26/2025 to notify the public of their recall of FDA regulated products due to the presence of rodent and avian contamination. The press release explained the risk to health, provided a list of retail outlets to which the products were distributed, and directed those in possession of the affected product to destroy them and verify such destruction by receipt provided to Gold Start at 1000 N. Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Refunds will be provided upon request. Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products. If you have any questions, contact Gold Star at 612-617-9800, 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time. The firm followed with a letter to its consignees on 12/30/2025 via email with the same message.
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US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1180-2026
- FDA device classification · KGXOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 880.5240The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INCSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
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