Overview
- The recall began on December 26 after the FDA documented unsanitary conditions, including rodent droppings, rodent urine and bird feces, at the site.
- Roughly 2,000 affected products span foods, beverages, pet goods, cosmetics, household items and over-the-counter medicines, with examples such as Pringles, Nutella, Cheerios, Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, Gatorade and Coca-Cola.
- The distribution scope is limited to retailers in Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota, according to the FDA notice.
- On January 22, the FDA classified the action as a Class II recall, indicating a risk of temporary or medically reversible health effects with a remote chance of serious harm.
- Gold Star advised consumers who purchased affected items to destroy them, and the FDA posted detailed lists of implicated retailers and products on its website.