Gold Star Distribution Products Recalled: Insanitary Conditions and Contamination
Date: December 26, 2025 Recall type: Voluntary Company: Gold Star Distribution, Inc. Product: All FDA-regulated products held at facility including pet food Species: Multiple (pet food products) Reason: Rodent and avian contamination, insanitary storage conditions, potential Salmonella Distribution: Minnesota, North Dakota, Indiana (multiple retail stores)
What Was Recalled
All FDA-regulated products held at Gold Star Distribution facility, including pet food products. The recall covers all drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, human food, and animal food products stored at the facility.
Affected lot numbers: All products held at facility during contamination period
Why
FDA determined the facility was operating under insanitary conditions, including rodent excreta, rodent urine, and bird droppings in areas where products were stored. These conditions create significant risk of contamination with filth and harmful microorganisms including Salmonella.
Risk
Products held under insanitary conditions may become contaminated through contact with contaminated surfaces or airborne particulates from animal waste. Animals consuming contaminated pet food may become ill from bacterial contamination including Salmonella. Rodents are main reservoirs of Leptospira bacteria that causes leptospirosis in humans and animals. No illnesses have been reported to date.
What To Do
- Check inventory for any products distributed by Gold Star Distribution to retail stores in the affected areas
- Stop use immediately and destroy products (do not return to distributor)
- Contact Gold Star at 612-617-9800 seven days a week 8AM-5PM CST for refunds
- Report adverse events to FDA via FDA Form 1932a or 1-888-FDA-VETS
Source
Gold Star Distribution Inc., Issues Recall of Certain FDA-Regulated Products in Three States Including Drugs, Devices, Cosmetics, Human Foods, and Pet Foods — FDA, December 26, 2025