The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0283-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

Vaporizing Chest Rub Recalled Due to Rodent Exposure in Distribution Center

Gold Star Distribution Inc is recalling Personal Care Vaporizing Chest Rub due to insanitary conditions including rodent exposure in their distribution center. The product was distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves insanitary conditions with documented rodent activity in the distribution center. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the presence of rodent contamination in a personal care product that contacts skin represents a risk-of-harm scenario, warranting a High severity rating per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gold Star Distribution Inc is recalling Personal Care Vaporizing Chest Rub (4 oz, 12 count, UPC 048155903319) distributed nationwide in the United States. All lots within expiry that were distributed by Gold Star Distribution are included in this recall.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations identified in Gold Star Distribution's operations. Specifically, insanitary conditions were found in the distribution center, including evidence of rodent exposure and activity. These conditions create a potential risk of contamination to the product.

This product was distributed nationwide throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use and discard it. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Gold Star Distribution Inc for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Personal Care, Vaporizing Chest Rub, 4 oz, 12 count, UPC 048155903319
Manufacturer
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care / Topical
Hazard
  • rodent-contamination
  • unsanitary-conditions

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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