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
- Deodorant assortment (aerosol body spray and stick)
- 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
Deodorants and body sprays are common personal care products used daily for odor control and hygiene. They are sold across broad retailers and often come in aerosol sprays or sticks.
Why This Is Dangerous
CGMP deviations indicate insanitary conditions at the distribution center. Rodent exposure raises contamination concerns that could affect product safety and quality.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may need to discard or return affected products. There is potential for quality concerns if sanitation issues affected product handling.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Review the 12 recalled SKUs listed in the notice.
- Check UPCs provided for each SKU on your packaging.
- If your product matches, discontinue use immediately.
Where to find product info
UPC codes on packaging; product packaging and label for SKU details.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are not specified; expect guidance from Gold Star Distribution in coming weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with the distributor.
- Consider filing a consumer safety complaint with applicable authorities if the company is unresponsive.
How to prevent similar issues
- Inspect packaging for damage or tampering; avoid purchasing from unknown distributors during recalls.
- Keep receipts and packaging until the recall resolution is complete.
- When buying deodorants, verify packaging and ensure products come from reputable retailers.
Documentation advice
Keep recall notice, packaging, UPCs, and all correspondence with the distributor for records.
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Product Details
Brand/distributor: Gold Star Distribution. Products recalled: 12 deodorant and body spray SKUs. SKUs include Axe Body Spray varieties Apollo, Black, Dark Temptation, Gold, Excite, Ice Chill, Musk; Axe Deodorant Spray Adrenalin; Lucky Mens Stick Deodorant Spring Fresh; Lucky Mens Stick Deodorant Fresh Comfort; Lady Deodorant Cherry Blossom. UPCs listed for some SKUs: 600108736469; 808829111668; 808829089103; 048155921092. All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Distribution: United States nationwide.
Key Facts
- 12 deodorant and body spray SKUs recalled nationwide.
- Axe, Lucky Mens, and Lady deodorant products are included in the recall.
- CGMP deviations reported at the distribution center, including rodent exposure.
- Recall date: 2025-12-26; notice date: 2026-01-21; status: ACTIVE.
- No injuries or illnesses reported to date.
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