05/20/2026
In December 2025, a large multicategory recall was triggered after the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found unsanitary conditions at a wholesale facility in Minneapolis. Specifically, Gold Star Distribution Inc., a north Minneapolis distributor, was found to be storing products in areas contaminated with rodent urine, rodent f***s and bird droppings. Since the company handled a broad range of FDA-regulated products, the recall encompassed numerous categories, including food items, over-the-counter medications, cosmetics, medical products, dietary supplements and pet items.
This case study provides information, including how the event fits into overall recall trends and the importance of product recall insurance.