Thousands of FDA-regulated products are being recalled and removed from store shelves after federal regulators discovered rodent and bird feces at a regional distribution warehouse in Minneapolis.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recall affects a wide range of everyday products including popular food brands, beverages, over-the-counter medications, personal care items, and pet products. Among the most recognizable names are Cheerios, Pringles, Rice Krispies, Special K, Frosted Flakes, Nutella, Skittles, Jolly Ranchers, Takis, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola, and Gatorade.
Because the warehouse handles such a diverse array of FDA-regulated goods, officials moved to pull products from shelves that may have been exposed to unsanitary conditions during storage—even if they were manufactured safely elsewhere.
Affected products were sold across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Indiana. Hundreds of popular brands are included in the recall, spanning multiple product categories from breakfast foods to beverages to pain relievers and dog food.
Why Were These Products Recalled?
The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning affected items can pose temporary or medically reversible health risks. The action was taken because items were stored at a facility where contamination was observed—not because the products themselves were manufactured in a contaminated space.
While no confirmed illnesses have been reported relating to this recall, the FDA warns that exposure to rodent or bird waste can carry dangerous bacteria such as salmonella.
What Should You Do?
The recall was announced on February 2, 2026. Consumers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Indiana are urged to check product labels and UPC codes against the FDA’s official recall list.
The FDA advises consumers not to eat or use any recalled products. You should destroy recalled items and take a photo to share with Gold Star if you plan on requesting a refund.
Pet owners who purchased recalled pet products should monitor their animals closely and contact a veterinarian if a recalled item was consumed.
For the full list of affected products, including specific brands, sizes, and UPC codes, visit the FDA’s official recall notice and product list at FDA.gov.
