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 tablets (Motrin) 50-count bottle
- 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
Motrin is an over-the-counter ibuprofen pain reliever distributed by Gold Star Distribution. It is sold as a 50-count bottle under the Motrin brand.
Why This Is Dangerous
CGMP deviations in the distribution center created insanitary conditions, including rodent exposure. This raises potential contamination risk for products in the affected lots.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who received affected Motrin should stop using it immediately and seek guidance from a healthcare provider. There is no reported injury in the notice, but contamination concerns warrant caution.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Locate Motrin 2's Disp.-50ct bottles in your medicine cabinet.
- Check the lot within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
- If uncertain, consult the FDA recall page for the affected lot details.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=D-0271-2026
What timeline to expect
Timeline for official refunds or replacements is not specified. Expect updates from FDA or Gold Star Distribution.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact Gold Star Distribution.
- Consider filing a consumer safety complaint with the CPSC if there is no response after a reasonable period.
How to prevent similar issues
- Purchase OTC medicines from reputable retailers.
- Inspect packaging for tampering and confirm the lot and expiry dates before use.
- Register products with recalls on the FDA recall list when available.
Documentation advice
Keep the product packaging, lot numbers, and any correspondence with the distributor or healthcare providers. Take photos if possible.
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Product Details
Model numbers: All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Sold nationwide in the United States. When sold: Unknown. Price: Unknown.
Key Facts
- 2025-12-26: Recall date for Motrin 2's Disp.-50ct by Gold Star Distribution
- Active recall with nationwide US distribution
- All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution
- Hazard: CGMP deviations and insanitary distribution conditions with rodent exposure
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