CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 4 Feb 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Feminine hygiene products, labeled as recalled by Gold Star Distribution
Gold Star Distribution is recalling Feminine hygiene products, labeled as: Kotex Freedom Maxi NO Wings, Always Thin Liners, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Dec 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1182-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98234
- Recalling firm
- Gold Star Distribution, Minneapolis, MN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 26 Dec 2025
- FDA classified
- 27 Jan 2026
- Reported
- 4 Feb 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 26 Dec 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
Which lots are affected?
KOTEX FREEDOM MAXI NO WINGS 48CT, UPC 8935107214222; ALWAYS THIN LINERS UNSCENTED 12 CT, UPC 037000426882; ALWAYS THIN LINERS SCENTED 12CT, UPC 037000426899; ALWAYS ULT.THIN WINGS REG.12/22CT, UPC none; ALWAYS ULT.THIN OVER NIGHT WINGS 12/16CT, UPC none; JULIE MAXI NIGHT W.WINGS 36/10CT, UPC 710865100653; STAY FREE REG. 12/10CT, UPC 078300070320; STAY FREE SUPER 24/6CT, UPC 078300070245; TAMPAX REG. 10CT, UPC 073010214095; TAMPAX SUPER 10CT, UPC 073010314092. All codes purchased from this firm
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 98234| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Toothbrushes, labeled as: Oral B Tooth Brush Shiny Clean Soft recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Condoms, labeled as: Trojan Magnum Condoms 6/Dsp Black recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Pregnancy Test recalled by Gold Star Distribution | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Bandages and first aid kits: First Aid Kit 24/42PC recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
More recalls from Gold Star Distribution
All 33| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device | CLASS II | Bandages and first aid kits: First Aid Kit 24/42PC recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Pregnancy Test recalled by Gold Star Distribution | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Condoms, labeled as: Trojan Magnum Condoms 6/Dsp Black recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Toothbrushes, labeled as: Oral B Tooth Brush Shiny Clean Soft recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | All human food products distributed from the firm recalled | Gold Star Distribution | Foreign Material | IN, MN, ND |
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