Particle.news
Download on the App Store
17 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

FDA Class II Recall Targets Nearly 2,000 Items After Rodent and Bird Waste Found at Gold Star Warehouse

Consumers in Minnesota, Indiana and North Dakota are instructed to destroy listed products for refunds.

Cheerios cereal is part of a recall on numerous products from Gold Star Distribution, Inc.
Image
Image

Overview

  • An FDA inspection of Gold Star Distribution’s Minneapolis facility found rodent excreta, rodent urine and bird droppings, prompting a Dec. 26 recall later classified as Class II on Jan. 22.
  • The action covers nearly 2,000 UPCs spanning food, beverages, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices and pet products distributed to dozens of retail locations; detailed lists are posted by the FDA.
  • Potential risks include salmonella and leptospirosis, with authorities cautioning vulnerable groups, while no illnesses have been reported to date.
  • Guidance directs consumers and retailers to destroy affected items, not return them, and submit proof of destruction to Gold Star for refunds; company contact information is provided in the FDA notice.
  • The recall applies to products stored at the Gold Star facility and excludes direct manufacturer shipments such as frozen and refrigerated items.