The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0411-2026·Announced 2026-01-28

Multiple food products from GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION recalled for potential rodent contamination

GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC is recalling all human food products distributed from its facility due to potential rodent exposure and activity. Affected products were distributed to Indiana, Minnesota, and North Dakota.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving potential contamination from rodent activity at a food distribution facility. With no reported illnesses or injuries, the theoretical nature of the hazard results in a High severity classification per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC is recalling all human food products distributed from its facility due to potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity identified in the distribution center. This creates a potential contamination risk for all products handled at that facility.

The recall includes a wide range of food products: snack foods, candy, gum, cooking oil, canned fruits and beans, honey, dietary supplements, peanut butter, oatmeal, rice, dry peas and beans, ramen, cold cereal, hot sauce, lemon juice, crackers, canned seafood, sauces, seasonings, sugar, beverages, coffee, tea, canned pasta, dates, flour, and baby food. All product codes from this distributor are included in the recall.

The affected products were distributed to Indiana, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Consumers who purchased products from GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC should identify recalled items by checking the distributor name on product packaging.

The recalled product

Product
All human food products distributed from the firm. Including but not limited to: snack foods, candy, gum, cooking oil, canned fruit and beans, honey, Dietary supplements, peanut butter, oatmeal, rice, dry peas and beans, ramen, cold cereal, hot sauce, lemon juice, crackers, can
Manufacturer
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Category
Food
Hazard
  • rodent-exposure
  • contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • all codes of products purchased from this firm.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • IN
  • MN
  • ND