The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0388-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

Colgate toothpaste recalled over insanitary conditions at a distribution center

Gold Star Distribution is recalling Colgate toothpaste in 2.5oz 24-count packs over CGMP deviations, citing insanitary conditions including rodent exposure and activity at its distribution center.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: the record cites insanitary conditions with rodent activity affecting distributed product, and no illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

Colgate toothpaste in 2.5oz 24-count packs, covering Whitening (UPC 035000511065), Regular (UPC 035000511058), Triple (UPC 035000512109) and Mint Zing among the formats listed in the enforcement record distributed by Gold Star Distribution Inc is being recalled.

The reason given in the enforcement record is CGMP deviations: insanitary conditions including rodent exposure and activity in the firm's distribution center.

The recall covers all lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. The record does not state a quantity. Distribution was nationwide in the US. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

Consumers who have this product should not use it and should follow the retailer's return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Cinnamon, Clear Plastic Container, 100G, UPC 6251136 034139
Manufacturer
EUREKA INC
Category
Drug — Toothpaste
Hazard
  • insanitary-conditions
  • rodent-activity
  • cgmp-deviation

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot code: Batch No.: 06 B:02
  • Best by date: May 2026.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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