A consent decree against Gold Star Distribution for holding food in insanitary conditions has been issued by the FDA and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The company distributed FDA regulated products including food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. The FDA observed persistent insanitary conditions, including severe rodent and pest infestations that … Read more
Gold Star is recalling human and pet foods that were stored in insanitary conditions, with the presence of rodent and avian contamination. Anyone who handles or eats these products could become seriously ill due to pathogens that those animals carry. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption … Read more
Quesito El Establo Spanish Cheese is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination because of rodent activity and other insanitary conditions during the manufacturing and storage process. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Quesito El Establo of Salem, New Hampshire. … Read more
The Family Dollar Store pays $41.675 million for having a rodent-infested warehouse and holding consuming products under insanitary conditions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This is the largest ever monetary criminal penalty in a food safety matter. Family Dollar was charged with one misdemeanor count of causing FDA regulated products to become … Read more
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions is recalling “numerous brand names” of pet and human food because of poor conditions at the facility. These products were stored in pallets at the company’s Arlington, Texas facility between May 1 2022 and June 30, 2023. The company has not received any adverse event reports in connection to this issue. … Read more
C&E Farms Romaine Lettuce is being recalled because it may be contaminated with rodent droppings. Because this recall was posted don the FDA’s Enforcement page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is C&E Farms of Oxnard, California. The lettuce was distribute din … Read more
A Family Dollar warehouse rat infestation has prompted the voluntary recall of many products that are regulated by the FDA. The products were shipped to 404 stores in the southern United States from the Family Dollar Distribution Center 202 in West Memphis, Arkansas from January 1, 2021 through the present date. There are many hazards … Read more
The FDA seized spices at Lyden Spice Corporation in Florida for being held under insanitary conditions, according to a news release. The U.S. Marshals Service conducted the seizure of the spices and food additive products, which were allegedly exposed to widespread rodent infestation along with live and dead insects. The seizure was completed on October … Read more
The FDA has sent the company Gourmet Catering to Go a warning letter detailing the violations of Good Manufacturing Practice after an inspection in September and October 2019. That facility is located at 801 Hanger Lane in Nashville, Tennessee. Inspectors found mold, rodent excreta pellets, and dead cockroaches at the facility. The company makes ready … Read more
Oregon Food Bank of Portland, Oregon is recalling 22,201 pounds of chia seeds that were donated to the food bank, because they may be contaminated with rodent droppings. No known illnesses are associated with this product, but the use or consumption of the seeds could present a health hazard. The chia seeds were distributed in … Read more