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Huge food recall was quietly announced just after Christmas. Gold Star Distribution was asked to voluntarily recall FDA-regulated products, including drugs, devices, cosmetics, human foods, and pet foods after their warehouse was inspected.
Why?
According to the press release, potential contact with “rodent and avian contamination.”
These products were delivered to three states. Indiana, Minnesota, and North Dakota.
Recalls notices should have been sent out to retailers who received the product. But if you have recently purchased any of the recalled products, it is a good idea to reach out to the place of purchase to verify if the product(s) you have in your home are subject to this recall.
But first, let’s talk about the reason for the recall.
On December 26, 2026 Gold Star Distribution, Inc issued a recall for products housed in their warehouse because:
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that the facility was operating under insanitary conditions, including the presence of rodent excreta, rodent urine, and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, human food, pet food, and cosmetic products were held.”
This is a pretty big deal due to the risk of hazards associated with rodents.
Namely Salmonella and leptospirosis. Serious and life-threatening infections may impact people consuming these foods or handling these packages.
If you have recently shopped at any of these stores located in the states of Indiana, Minnesota, or North Dakota it is a good idea to reflect on your recent purchases.
| Company | Address | City |
| AFRICAN HALAL DELI, INC | 301 E. LAKE ST. | MINNEAPOLIS |
| AFRIK STORE | 613 CEDAR AVE S. | MINNEAPOLIS |
| AIMMART INTERNATIONAL MARKET | 1435 W. 86TH ST. | Indianapolis |
| AINU SHAMS HALAL FOOD LLC. | 200 W LAKE ST. ST 351 | Minneapolis |
| ASHAMA GROCERY | 804 UNIVERSITY AVE W | ST. PAUL |
| BARAKA GROCERY INC | 1005 N BROADWAY AVE | ROCHESTER |
| BROTHERS IMPORTS | 3012 PILLSBURY AVE SO | MINNEAPOLIS |
| CASPIAN BISTRO RESTAURANT | 2418 UNIVERSITY AVE SE | MINNEAPOLIS |
| CENTRAL MARKET | 3634 CENTRAL AVE NE | MINNEAOLIS |
| CLIFF HALAL MARKET | 1918 E CLIFF RD | Burnsville |
| CLINTON HALAL MARKET | 1930 CLINTON AVE S | MINNEAPOLIS |
| DESI BROTHERS | 8098 MORGAN CIR. SOUTH | Bloomington |
| DURDUR MARKET | 1552 EAST LAKE STR. | MINNEAPOLIS |
| ELLIOT MARKET INC | 1600 CHICAGO AVE | MINNEAPOLIS |
| EP MART INC | 8795 COLUMINE RD | Eden Prairie |
| ETHIO MARKET | 1316 MAYNARD DRIVE WEST | Saint Paul |
| EZ STOP FOOD MARKET | 7641 ZANE AVE | Brooklyn PARK |
| FARGO HALAL MARKET | 855 45TH STREET S. | Fargo |
| FRIENDLY GROCERY & DELI | 537 RICE ST Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| GHALEY GROCERIES MART | 47 Little Canada Rd E | Saint Paul |
| GOINKH TRADING LLC | 1263 DONAHUE AVE | Saint Paul |
| HALAL FOODS LLC. | 13000 ALDRICH AVE SO. | BURNSVILLE |
| HALAL MINI MARKET | 410 CEDAR AVE S | MINNEAPOLIS |
| JERUSALEM MARKET | 4945 CENTRAL N.E | COLUMBIA HGTS |
| JIMMY’S FOOD | 1121 12TH AVE NO. | MINNEAPOLIS |
| KALIS ADULT DAYCARE CENTER | 2301 2ND AVE N. | MINNEAPOLIS |
| KIMIS GROCERY STORE INC | 517 12TH ST. SE | ROCHESTER |
| KISMAYO DISCOUNT STORE | 2932 W DIVISION | Saint Cloud |
| KISMAYO HALAL | 7595 148TH AVE | Apple Valley |
| LA PICANTE MARKET | 7914 BASS LAKE RD | New Hope |
| LAKE STREET MARKET | 201 W LAKE ST. | MINNEAPOLIS |
| MCKNIGHT SHELL GAS | 275 MC KNIGHT RD | ST.PAUL |
| MIDWEST MARKET | 2000 PORTLAND AVE. S | MINNEAPOLIS |
| MILTON HALAL MARKET | 757 MILTON ST N | Saint Paul |
| MINNEAPOLIS HALAL MARKET LLC | 2833 13th AVE SOUTH | MINNEAPOLIS |
| MINNESOTA HALAL MARKET 1926 | CHICAGO AVE. SO | MINNEAPOLIS |
| MZ MARKET | 232 Marshall Road | SHAKOPEE |
| OASIS MARKET AND DELI | 920 E LAKE ST SUITE 145 | Minneapolis |
| OSARI TRADING LLC | 7308 ASPEN LN NORTH | BROOKLYN CENTER |
| PALMS MARKET | 105 85TH AVE NW | COON RAPIDS |
| PANGEA WORLD MARKET | 8500 SPRINGBROOK DR. | COON RAPIDS |
| PANJHA BROTHERS LLC | 3535 WEST ST. GERMAIN STR. | Saint Cloud |
| PEACE MARKET | 923 45TH AVE NE | Hilltop |
| QALINLE FAMILY GROCERY | 117 E SAINT GERMAIN ST | Saint Cloud |
| SHABELLE GROCERY | 2325 EAST FRANKLIN | MINNEAPOLIS |
| ST PAUL GROCERY | 470 LEXINGTON AVE.N | ST.PAUL |
| STAR FOODS | 818 LOWRY AVE. | MINNEAPOLIS |
| STAR OCEAN | 1211 W Pierce Butler Route | Saint Paul |
| SUDAMIC IMPORT & EXPORT INC | 2904 2ND NORTH | MINNEAPOLIS |
| SUNRAY HALAL MARKET | 373 PEDERSEN ST. | Saint Paul |
| SUPER PLAZA HALAL FOODS | 1525 S 4TH ST #100 | MINNEAPOLIS |
| TBS INTERNATIONAL MKT | 7836 PORTLAND AVE. S | Bloomington |
| VIENGCHAN ORIENTAL MKT | 3050 BROOKDALE DRIVE | BROOKLYN CENTER |
| WEST BANK MKT | 417 CEDAR AVE.S. | MINNEAPOLIS |
The list of recalled product includes drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, human food products, and pet food products. However, this recall does not apply to products shipped directly to retail/convenience stores by the distributor or manufacturer. Contact your place of purchase to verify this information.
Of the 44 pages of products (full list), some of the recalled items include various chips, breakfast foods, peanut butter, and candy. Certain brands of ramen noodles, rice, seasonings, and sodas are also on the list. As well as baking products like honey, flour, and corn meal. Energy drinks and coffee beverages also made the list. As did bottled water, flavored water, some teas, and certain fruit juices. Even pickles and beef sticks/jerky were indicated on the list.
So many packaged foods are on this list!
So far there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with this huge food recall. However, most cases of foodborne illness go unreported.
This is mostly due to mild illness experienced by people with a normally healthy immune system. These people typically treat symptoms on their own and never seek medical attention. Therefore, they are never tested for foodborne infections like Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli.
The two major illnesses the press release specifically mentions were salmonellosis and leptospirosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infections (salmonellosis) may include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, often beginning somewhere between 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Illness typically lasts around 4 to 7 days.
For most, medical intervention is not necessary. However, some people may experience complications requiring a trip to the doctor’s office. Some infections are so severe, sick patients require hospitalization.
Call a doctor if you have:
Dehydration is a serious issue with illnesses involving diarrhea and vomiting.
Salmonella infections are serious, as life-threatening complications may develop. Such as:
Leptospira bacteria cause Leptospirosis. A bacterium associated with rodents.
Common symptoms of leptospirosis include a combination of:
While some people may experience no symptoms at all, those who become sick may do so between 2 and 30 days after exposure.
This illness usually occurs in two phases. The first being typical flulike symptoms. Followed by a more serious secondary phase where kidney or liver issues develop. Even inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Without treatment, it can take months to recover. With proper diagnosis and treatment, most people feel better in as early as a few days to a few weeks.
If you have become sick with food poisoning recently, you may be impacted by this huge food recall.
These types of illness can take a toll. Both on the body and the bank account. Medical bills, missed work, the stress of caring for a sick loved one, and other burdens associated with foodborne illness add up.
If you wish to make a legal claim, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has a Food Poisoning lawyer that can help.
The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has successfully represented cases just like yours and won millions of dollars in food poisoning and products liabilities lawsuits.
Reach out by calling (833) 330-3663 or send us an email for a free, no obligation consultation.
By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)
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