Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- December 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION
- Product type
- Ibuprofen Dispenser Pack
- Model numbers
- All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
December 26, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
January 21, 2026
RecallRadar source check
March 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
The Advil Ibuprofen Dispenser Pack is a distribution format of standard ibuprofen intended for convenient dosing. It is sold as a consumer pain reliever in two packaging formats.
Why This Is Dangerous
Insanitary distribution-center conditions, including rodent exposure, create a potential contamination risk for drugs before they reach consumers.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the notice.
Real-World Impact
Consumers could be exposed to contaminated medication due to unsanitary handling. No injuries are reported, but the recall emphasizes immediate cessation of use and guidance from the distributor or a healthcare professional.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check if you have Advil Ibuprofen Dispenser Pack with UPC 305730154895 or UPC 305730164559.
- Confirm packaging contains two tablet or two caplet packets in a box of 50.
- Verify that the product was distributed by Gold Star Distribution and is within expiry.
Where to find product info
FDA recall enforcement page for D-0261-2026 and Gold Star Distribution notices.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement generally takes 4-8 weeks after submission, depending on the distributor's process.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA or your local consumer protection agency if the distributor is slow to respond.
- Keep records of all communications and the product details.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy medications from reputable retailers and verify packaging before purchase.
- When buying OTC pain relievers, check for CGMP compliance indicators and verify expiration dates.
- Be cautious of products from distributors with sanitation concerns.
Documentation advice
Keep the product packaging, UPCs, purchase receipt, and all correspondence with the distributor. Take photos if needed.
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Product Details
UPC 305730154895 for Advil Ibuprofen Dispenser Pack with 2 tablet packets in a box of 50 packets. UPC 305730164559 for PM Ibuprofen Dispenser Pack with 2 caplet packets in a box of 50 packets. All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Sold in the United States nationwide. Recall number D-0261-2026. Recall date 2025-12-26. Status: ACTIVE.
Key Facts
- Recall number D-0261-2026
- Recall date 2025-12-26; Report date 2026-01-21
- Brand: Gold Star Distribution
- Product: Advil Ibuprofen Dispenser Pack (two formats)
- Distribution: US nationwide; All lots within expiry
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