GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC recalls Feminine hygiene products

Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.

Feminine hygiene products, labeled as: KOTEX FREEDOM MAXI NO WINGS 48CT, ALWAYS THIN LINERS UNSCENTED 12 CT, ALWAYS THIN LINERS SCENTED 12CT, ALWAYS ULT.THIN WINGS REG.12/22CT, ALWAYS ULT.THIN OVER NIGHT WINGS 12/16CT, JULIE MAXI NIGHT W.WINGS 36/10CT, STAY FREE REG. 12/10CT, STAY FREE SUPER 24/6CT, TAMPAX REG. 10CT, TAMPAX SUPER 10CT.

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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• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 884.5470The federal regulation governing this device
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