Minneapolis Food Distributor Sued over Rodents, Birds, Worms in Warehouse

Federal regulators sue to close pest-infested Minneapolis food warehouse

Gold Star Distribution is planning to close after pest problems and product recalls. Investigators with the Food and Drug Administration had found a slew of pests in the building during the 2025 inspection.

Minneapolis food distributor sued over rodents, birds, worms in warehouse

A Minneapolis distributor is being sued by the federal government after inspectors reported finding rodents, birds and worms in a warehouse that stores food and medicine.

Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Bar Minneapolis Distributor from Handling Food and Medicines After Inspectors Found Rodents

The Justice Department wants a court to bar Gold Star Distribution from handling FDA-regulated goods after inspectors found rodents, birds, and droppings.

U.S. Sues Minnesota Distributor Over Rodent, Bird Infestations

The federal lawsuit seeks to restrict the Minneapolis-based wholesaler’s operations following a December recall of nearly 2,000 products linked to rodent and bird contamination.