Minnesota Food Distributor Recalls Extensive List of Products After Being Found to Be Held Under Insanitary Conditions

Gold Star Distribution, Inc. (Gold Star or “the Company”), a food distribution company based in Minneapolis, MN, is recalling all FDA regulated products due to the presence of rodent and avian contamination at their Minnesota facility.  

"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, drugs, human food, pet food, and cosmetic products were held. These conditions create a significant risk that products held at the facility may have been contaminated with filth and harmful microorganisms. Products held under insanitary conditions may become contaminated through contact with contaminated surfaces or exposure to airborne particulates associated with animal waste. Exposure to contaminated products can pose serious health risks to consumers, including the potential for bacterial contamination, which may result in illness or infection, including Salmonella. There are numerous hazards associated with rodents including the potential presence of Salmonella."

There is an extensive list of products that include animal and veterinary products, cosmetics  dietary supplements, drugs, medical devices, food and beverages.  

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gold-star-distribution-inc-issues-recall-certain-fda-regulated-products-three-states-including-drugs
Gold Star Distribution Inc., Issues Recall of Certain FDA-Regulated Products in Three States Including Drugs, Devices, Cosmetics, Human Foods, and Pet Foods
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 26, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 26, 2025
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Cosmetics  Dietary Supplements  Drugs  Food & Beverages
Medical Devices
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Salmonella contamination, presence of rodent and avian contamination and insanitary conditions during the storage process.
Company Name:  Gold Star Distribution, Inc.
Brand Name:  Multiple brand names
Product Description:  All FDA-regulated products held at facility including drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, human food, and pet food
Company Announcement 

CT Firm Recalls Chocolate Bars for Undeclared Almonds Misidentified as Macadamia Nuts on Label

Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton, CT is recalling their Almond Despair chocolate bar due to undeclared almonds in the label’s ingredient statement. The ingredient statement incorrectly identifies macadamia nuts as present in the product.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall-notice-willy-petes-chocolate-company-llc-harwinton-issues-recall-chocolate-bars-due-almonds
Recall Notice: Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton Issues Recall of Chocolate Bars Due to Almonds Not Declared in Ingredient Statement
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Almond
Company Name:  Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC
Brand Name:  Willy Pete’s Chocolates
Product Description:  Almond Despair chocolate bar

MD Firm Recalls Cookie Tins After Labeling Issue Results in Undeclared Allergens

Atwater’s of Baltimore, MD, is recalling 197 cookie tins because they contain cookies made with almond, pecan, and walnut allergens.  The recall was voluntarily initiated after it was discovered that the product containing almonds, pecans, and walnuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the nut allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's labeling process.

The product was distributed from 12/13/2025 through 12/22/2025 in Baltimore, Towson, and Catonsville, MD, and it reached consumers through retail stores and was gifted to three wholesalers


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/atwaters-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nut-allergen-cookie-tin-labels
Atwater’s Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen on Cookie Tin Labels
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared tree nut allergens, almonds, pecans, and walnuts.
Company Name:  Atwater's
Brand Name:  Atwater's
Product Description:  Cookie tins

Illinois Firm Expands Recall of Confectionary Product for Undeclared Pecans Due to Mis-packaging

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is expanding its recall of  5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared allergens.  The initial recall was posted in late November but was expanded to include additional lot numbers and “best by” dates not covered in the original recall.  This issue was the result of mis-packaging.  


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/silvestri-sweets-expands-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-and-wheat-cookie-butter-holiday
Silvestri Sweets Expands Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan and Wheat in Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared pecans and wheat
Company Name:  Silvestri Sweet, Inc.
Brand Name:  Choceur
Product Description:  Holiday Bark

Michigan Firm Recalls Christmas Cookies without Allergen Labeling

Troemner Farm of Atlantic Mine, MI is recalling Troemner Family Farm branded 6 oz and 12 oz Pfeffernusse Cookies, because it may contain undeclared milk, wheat, and soy.  This missing labeling was revealed during routine inspections. Subsequent investigation indicates missing labels were a cause of human error.

Pfeffernusse cookies are traditional German Christmas cookies spiced with black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and other flavors.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/troemner-roemner-farm-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-wheat-and-soy-pfeffernusse-cookies
Troemner Roemner Farm Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Wheat, and Soy in Pfeffernusse Cookies
Summary
Company Announcement Date: December 22, 2025

FDA Publish Date:December 22, 2025

Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk, wheat, and soy allergens

Company Name: Troemner Farm

Brand Name: Troemner Family Farm

Product Description:  Pfeffernusse Cookies

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Florida Farm Operation Related to Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Bedner Growers, a farm operation in Boynton Beach, FL after inspection in response to o the 2024 multi-state outbreak of human infections with Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup linked to the firm's cucumbers.

"On April 2, 2025, FDA collected Sample 1148702 consisting of (b)(4) environmental swabs from your cucumber packing line. FDA analyzed Sample 1148702 and determined that (b)(4) of the (b)(4) swabs, representing food contact surfaces, were positive for Salmonella. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis revealed that, as of May 7, 2025, (b)(4) isolates matched (b)(4) 2025 clinical isolates in the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s (NCBI) database that were uploaded April 25, 2025, or later. The same (b)(4) isolates from sample 1148702 were pathogens associated with illness in the 2025 multi-state outbreak investigation of human infections with Salmonella Montevideo described below."

"As part of FDA’s investigation, on May 15, 2025, FDA collected Sample 1298712, cucumbers determined to have been grown at your farm, from a distribution center in Pennsylvania. Salmonella was detected and WGS analysis determined that two isolates from this sample matched the Salmonella Montevideo outbreak strain. In addition, multiple other strains of Salmonella were detected which matched other isolates in the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s (NCBI) database, including isolates from the 2024 multistate outbreak of human infections with Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup, and an isolate from a 2024 cucumber sample collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which was also determined to have been grown at your farm."

"On May 16, 2025, FDA received your written response, describing corrective actions taken by your farm since April 14, 2025. We note that your written response lacked supporting details, or evidence of implementation, except for a letter from the University of Florida, dated May 12, 2025, which describes the 3rd party sampling effort that occurred at your farm on April 16, 2025."

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/bedner-growers-inc-706726-11172025
WARNING LETTER

Bedner Growers, Inc.
MARCS-CMS 706726 — November 17, 2025

Canada - Pizza with Pepperoni and Bacon Recalled After Linked to E.coli O26 Outbreak

General Mills Canada is recalling Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon products after being linked to an outbreak of E. coli O26.

Not too much more information than that.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency 
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-pillsbury-brand-pizza-pops-pepperoni-bacon-recalled-due-e-coli-o26
Food recall warning
Certain Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon recalled due to E. coli O26

Canadian Establishment Recalls Quiche with Ham Product for No USDA Import Inspection

Maître Saladier Inc. in Quebec, Canada, is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of Lorraine Quiche products containing pork [in the form of ham] that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States.  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS import surveillance activities. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. 


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/maitre-saladier-inc--recalls-lorraine-quiche-products-imported-without-benefit
Maître Saladier Inc. Recalls Lorraine Quiche Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2025 – Maître Saladier Inc. in Quebec, Canada, is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of Lorraine Quiche products containing pork that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Oregon Establishment Recalls Kielbasa Product After Complaint for Metal

Olympia Provisions, a Portland, Ore., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) holiday kielbasa sausages that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal.  The problem was discovered after the establishment notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint regarding metal found in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.

This item was shipped to retail locations in California, Oregon, and Washington, and was available nationwide through online direct-to-consumer sales.                      


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/olympia-provisions-recalls-ready-eat-holiday-kielbasa-sausage-products-due-possible
Olympia Provisions Recalls Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2025 – Olympia Provisions, a Portland, Ore., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) holiday kielbasa sausages that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.