FDA Medical devices recall ·
Feminine hygiene products, labeled as: KOTEX FREEDOM MAXI NO WINGS 48CT… recall
- Recall number
- Z-1182-2026
- Date
- (initiated December 26, 2025)
- Company / brand
- Gold Star Distribution Inc
1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States - Category
- Medical devices › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- unknown
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
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.
Why was it recalled?
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
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
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota.
States: Minnesota
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-1182-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.