Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskFDA Food
Personal Care & Cosmetics/Bath & Body

Gold Star Distribution Cosmetics Recalled for Potential Rodent Exposure

Agency Publication Date: January 21, 2026
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Gold Star Distribution Inc. is recalling all cosmetic products distributed from its Minneapolis center, including body wash, shampoo, hair care, and soaps. These products may have been exposed to rodents and rodent activity while in the distribution facility. Consumers should check their personal care products for any items purchased from this distributor in Indiana, Minnesota, or North Dakota and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or throw them away.

Risk

The products may have been contaminated by rodents or rodent waste, which can carry harmful bacteria and diseases. Using contaminated cosmetic or personal care products on the skin, hair, or body poses a risk of infection or illness.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify any cosmetic products in your home purchased from Gold Star Distribution Inc., including body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body spray, lotion, hair gel, soap bars, chapstick, hair relaxer, epsom salt, petroleum jelly, hair color, hair spray, and shaving cream.
  2. Check for all codes of cosmetic products purchased from this firm, as the recall covers all lots and batches distributed from the Minneapolis facility.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: All Cosmetic products distributed from the firm
Variants: Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Spray, Lotion, Hair Gel, Soap bars, Chap stick, Hair relaxer, Epsom salt, Petroleum jelly, Hair color, Hair spray, Shaving cream
Lot Numbers:
All codes of cosmetic products purchased from this firm

Includes all cosmetic products distributed from the firm's Minneapolis distribution center.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98261
Status: Active
Manufacturer: GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Sold By: Gold Star Distribution Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: unknown
Distributed To: Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release · Raw API Response

openFDA Disclaimer: This recall information is sourced from the openFDA API. Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Refer to the openFDA terms of service for more information.