Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0287-2026

Product

Toothpaste: a) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, WHITENING, 2.5oz, 24ct; UPC: 035000511065; b) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, Regular, 2.5oz, 24ct, UPC: 035000511058; c) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, TRIPLE, 2.5oz, 24ct, UPC: 035000512109; d) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, MINT ZING, 24CT, 2.5oz, UPC: 035000744609; COLGATE, MAXFRESH, SPICY FRESH, RED TOOTH PASTE, 72CT, 150G; e) CREST, TOOTHPASTE, 40CT, 8.2OZ, UPC: 037000247081

Affected lot / code info

All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

Recalling firm

Firm

GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC

Notification channel

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Address

1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-3964

Distribution

Distribution pattern

US Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated

2025-12-26

FDA classified

2026-01-14

Posted by FDA

2026-01-21

Status

Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0287-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.