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, PREGNANT
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
- Lip Balm
- Model numbers
- All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
- Sizes
- 12-count packaging
- 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
Carmex lip balm is a widely used lip moisturizer marketed for everyday lip care. The products covered are 12-count jars and 12-count tubes. Consumers use Carmex to relieve dry lips and moisture loss in daily routines.
Why This Is Dangerous
The hazard stems from CGMP deviations and insanitary conditions at the distribution center, including rodent exposure activity. The risk is potential contamination of product prior to distribution to consumers.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the notice.
Real-World Impact
The recall targets products distributed nationwide in the US. No injuries are reported in the notice. Consumers should stop use to minimize potential exposure risk.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 2) Confirm packaging is Carmex lip balm, 12-count jars or tubes.
- 3) If matched, discontinue use immediately and follow the recall guidance.
Where to find product info
Recall details are posted on the FDA enforcement page linked in the notice and the recall URL provided.
What timeline to expect
No refunds or replacement timelines are specified in the notice. Consumers should await official guidance from Gold Star Distribution.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to consumer protection agencies if Gold Star Distribution is unresponsive; document all attempts to contact the company.
- Keep copies of the recall notice and all correspondence.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy from reputable retailers, verify CGMP compliance of suppliers, and question any sanitation concerns at distribution centers before purchasing large quantities.
- Check UPCs during purchase and keep receipts to aid future recall follow-ups.
Documentation advice
Maintain packaging, UPCs, date codes if present, and all recall notices and correspondence with the company.
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Product Details
- Jar lip balm, 12-count. UPCs: 083078123154; 083078113155. Sold nationwide in the US. Model: All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Price: Unknown. - Tube lip balm, 12-count. UPCs: 083078123147; 083078113148. Sold nationwide in the US. Model: All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Price: Unknown.
Key Facts
- 12-count Carmex lip balm jars and tubes recalled
- UPCs for jars: 083078123154 and 083078113155
- Distribution: US Nationwide
- Status: ACTIVE (high-hazard)
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