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Advil a) Ibuprofen recall

FDA recall D-0261-2026 · initiated Dec 26, 2025

By the pharmaranks editorial teamReviewed against the FDA (openFDA) sourcesUpdated Jan 21, 2026How we research

GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC recalled Advil a) Ibuprofen in Dec 2025 — an FDA Class II recall (D-0261-2026) because CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm.

Why it was recalled

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

The manufacturing process itself

The FDA found the process itself out of compliance, usually before any defective product was identified.

This is a manufacturing or quality failure, not a finding that the medicine is unsafe to take — across every recall we hold, none was issued for that reason. It does not mean the batch was harmless.

Is your product affected? Check the lot number

A recall covers only specific lots. Find the lot number and expiration date on your package and compare them to the affected codes below — if yours is not listed, it was not part of this recall.

All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.

Quantity recalled: Unkown

Details

Product
Advil a) Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 tablet packets in box containing 50 individual packets, UPC: 305730154895; b) PM, Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 Caplet packets in box containing 50 packets, UPC: 305730164559
Recalling company
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution
US Nationwide.
Initiated
Dec 26, 2025
FDA report date
Jan 21, 2026
What to do.If you have a recalled product, don't throw away questions — check the FDA notice for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates, and ask your pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescribed medicine. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice.

Frequently asked

Was Advil a) Ibuprofen recalled?
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC recalled Advil a) Ibuprofen in Dec 2025 — an FDA Class II recall (D-0261-2026) because CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center. May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm.
Why was Advil a) Ibuprofen recalled?
Per the FDA enforcement record, the reason for recall D-0261-2026 was: CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Is a recalled Advil a) Ibuprofen dangerous to take?
An FDA recall removes specific lots from the market for a defined reason and does not by itself mean the medicine is unsafe for everyone — your specific lot may never have been affected. May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm. Check the FDA notice for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates, and ask your pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescribed medicine. This reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice.
Which lots of Advil a) Ibuprofen are affected?
Distributed: US Nationwide.. The recall covers these lots — All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.. Check the lot number and expiration date on your package against this list; if yours is not listed, it was not part of recall D-0261-2026.

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement record D-0261-2026

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