A massive recall was issued for products that could result in serious illness “due to adulteration from pests, including rodents, birds and insects,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday (December 26).
The FDA confirmed that the recalled products were produced at a facility “operating under insanitary conditions,” which included “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.” The conditions are suspected to pose a high risk of contamination with “filth and harmful microorganisms” as the products may have become contaminated due to contact with contaminated surfaces or being exposed to airborne particles linked to pest waste, which includes the potential presence of Salmonella.
The recalled items include drugs; medical devices; cosmetics; dietary supplements; and human and animal (pet) food products. No illnesses were reported at the time of the recall.
The recalled products were distributed to some or all of the stores listed below:
- African Halal Deli, Inc, Minneapolis
- Arfik Store, Minneapolis
- Aimmart International Market, Indianapolis
- Ainu Shams Halal Food LLC., Minneapolis
- Ashama Grocery, St. Paul
- Baraka Grocery Inc., Rochester
- Brothers Imports, Minneapolis
- Caspian Bistro Restaurant, Minneapolis
- Central Market, Minneapolis
- Cliff Halal Market, Minneapolis
- Clinton Halal Market, Minneapolis
- Desi Brothers, Bloomington
- Durdur Market, Minneapolis
- Elliot Market Inc., Minneapolis
- EP Mart Inc., Eden Prairie
- Ethio Market, St. Paul
- EZ Stop Food Market, Brooklyn Park
- Fargo Halal Market, Fargo
- Friendly Grocery & Deli, St. Paul
- Ghaley Groceries Mart, St. Paul
- Goinkh Traing LLC., St. Paul
- Halal Foods LLC., Burnsville
- Halal Mini Market, Minneapolis
- Jerusalem Market, Columbia Heights
- Jimmy’s Food, Minneapolis
- Kalis Adult Daycare Center, Minneapolis
- Kimis Grocery Store Inc., Rochester
- Kismayo Discount Store, Saint Cloud
- La Picante Market, New Hope
- Lake Street Market, Minneapolis
- McKnight Shell Gas, St. Paul
- Midwest Market, Minneapolis
- Milton Halal Market, St. Paul
- Minneapolis Halal Market LLC., Minneapolis
- Minnesota Halal Market, Minneapolis
- Minnesota Halal Market, Minneapolis
- MZ Market, Shakopee
- Oasis Market and Deli, Minneapolis
- Osari Trading LLC., Brooklyn Center
- Palms Market, Coon Rapids
- Pangea World Market, Coon Rapids
- Panjha Brohters LLC., Saint Cloud
- Peace Market, Hilltop
- Qalinle Family Grocery, Saint Cloud
- Shabelle Grocery, Minneapolis
- St. Paul Grocery, St. Paul
- Star Foods, Minneapolis
- Star Ocean, St. Paul
- Sudamic Import & Export Inc., Minneapolis
- Sunray Halal Market, St. Paul
- Super Plaza Halal Foods, Minneapolis
- TBS International Market, Bloomington
- Viengchan Oriental Market, Brooklyn Center
- West Bank Market, Minneapolis
Customers who purchased any items linked to the recall are advised to contact their physician or health care provider if they experienced any issues related to the products, as well as veterinarians for any recalled animal food products.
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