Big picture view:
The company said it was recalling all the products due to the “presence of rodent and avian contamination.”
In an update last week, the FDA gave the recall a Class II classification, meaning that use of the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
The list of affected items spans across food and beverages, cosmetics, drugs, pet food and household items.
The FDA said thousands of food items and other products have been recalled due to the presence of rodent and bird contamination. (Credit: Getty Images)
The notice said that people consuming the products could become seriously ill. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The affected products were distributed to stores in three states: Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota. A specific list of the retailers can also be found on the FDA’s website here.
FDA determined facility was operating under ‘insanitary conditions’
The backstory:
According to the notice, the FDA determined that the facility was operating under insanitary conditions, including the presence of rodent excreta, rodent urine, and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food, and cosmetic products were held.
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“These conditions create a significant risk that products held at the facility may have been contaminated with filth and harmful microorganisms,” the notice said. “Exposure to contaminated products can pose serious health risks to consumers, including the potential for bacterial contamination, which may result in illness or infection, including Salmonella.”
FOX Local reached out to the FDA and Gold Star Distribution for updated information.
Consumers should get rid of affected products
What you can do:
Consumers and retailers who purchased the affected products should destroy the products as soon as possible.
Products should not be shipped back to Gold Star Distribution under any circumstances. Gold Star Distribution said it will provide refunds upon request.
Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products. Customers with concerns about their pets who have eaten the recalled animal food products should contact their veterinarian.
