The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0285-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

Petroleum Jelly Products Recalled for Rodent Contamination Risk

Gold Star Distribution is recalling multiple petroleum jelly products distributed nationwide due to insanitary conditions including rodent exposure discovered in their distribution center.

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 a consumer topical product exposed to documented insanitary conditions and rodent activity in the distribution center. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the actual contamination risk from rodent exposure represents a risk-of-harm product that justifies a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Gold Star Distribution Inc. is recalling multiple petroleum jelly products that were distributed nationwide. The affected products include Vaseline brand, Lucky brand, Personal Care brand, and Softee brand petroleum jellies in various sizes and formulations.

The recall is due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations in the company's distribution center. Insanitary conditions were identified, including evidence of rodent exposure and activity. All lots that were within their expiration date and distributed by Gold Star Distribution are subject to this recall.

The products were distributed nationwide to consumers.

The recalled product

Product
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) Lu
Manufacturer
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Category
Consumer Product
Hazard
  • rodent-contamination
  • insanitary-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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