Gold Star Distribution (multi-brand) Recall 2025: Lot Codes & What To Do
Gold Star Distribution (multi-brand) recall (2025-12-26): Insanitary storage (rodent excreta/urine, bird droppings) — Salmonella & Leptospira risk. Affected: Pet foods stored at Gold Star facility — Meow Mix, Friskies, Fancy Feast, Purina Cat/Dog/Puppy Chow, 9Lives, Dog Treat Snack Shack. Check your package and learn what to do.
The Recall at a Glance
- Product
- Pet foods stored at Gold Star facility — Meow Mix, Friskies, Fancy Feast, Purina Cat/Dog/Puppy Chow, 9Lives, Dog Treat Snack Shack
- Company
- Gold Star Distribution, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
- Size
- 50+ stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Indiana
- Affected lots
- All lots of the named product (see notice)
- Hazard
- Insanitary storage (rodent excreta/urine, bird droppings) — Salmonella & Leptospira risk. An FDA inspection found the distribution facility operating under insanitary conditions including rodent excreta, rodent urine, and bird droppings. All FDA-regulated products held at the facility were recalled, including several major pet food brands. No illnesses reported. Manufacturer-direct frozen/refrigerated shipments are NOT affected.
What To Do If You Have This Product
- Applies to pet food bought at affected stores in MN, ND, and IN (see the FDA notice for the store list).
- Destroy affected products — do NOT return them to Gold Star; request a refund at 612-617-9800.
- If your pet ate the product and shows vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or lethargy, contact your veterinarian.
Official Source
Always confirm the details against the official notice — it is the authoritative version.
This page indexes an official recall notice — it is not itself an official notice.
Medical disclaimer: This tool is for general information only and isnot a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment. Toxicity depends on the amount, your pet’s size, and health history. If your pet may have ingested something harmful, contact your veterinarian or a poison control hotline ((888) 426-4435 / (855) 764-7661) immediately — do not wait for symptoms to appear.
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