Overview
- FDA inspectors documented rodent excreta, rodent urine and bird droppings in product storage areas at Gold Star’s north Minneapolis facility between Dec. 22 and Dec. 26.
- The recall spans drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and human and pet foods, with examples reported such as Advil, Tylenol, Pringles, Jif peanut butter and popular candies.
- Distribution reached 54 smaller retailers across the three states, including neighborhood and ethnic markets and at least one adult daycare center.
- Health risks cited include potential Salmonella infection, leptospirosis from rodent exposure, and elevated infection risk from contaminated medical devices.
- Instructions specify destroying products, submitting proof of destruction to Gold Star for refunds, not returning items to the distributor, and contacting the company at 612-617-9800 during posted hours.