The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1082-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

Swan rubbing alcohol recalled over insanitary conditions at a distribution center

Gold Star Distribution is recalling Swan White Clear Alcohol 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

Swan White Clear Alcohol, 50%, 16oz, 12 count 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
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Manufacturer
Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division)
Category
Drug — Rubbing alcohol
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: UDI-DI: 04260102136243
  • 04260102136274

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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