FDA recall: Cheerios among nearly 2,000 products overcome contamination concerns
Gold Star Distribution, Inc. recalled nearly 2,000 items after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found evidence of rodent and bird contamination at the company’s facility, according to a company notice posted on the FDA’s website.
The Cheerios Recall affects products shipped to Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota
The recall, which was first announced on Dec. 26, affects food, beverages, pet food, cosmetics, homewares and medications delivered to stores in Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota, People reports.
Why Cheerios is included in the Gold Star recall – The recalls were caused by rodent droppings and bird droppings
According to the FDA, inspectors observed rodent droppings, rodent urine and bird droppings inside the facility. Because of this, the affected products may have been exposed to contaminated surfaces or particles of animal waste in the air, which can cause diseases such as salmonella or leptospirosis, a bacterial disease associated with animal urine.
FDA Class II Recall Explained: What It Means for Consumers
On Jan. 22, the FDA designated the recall as Class II, a category “in which use or exposure to the infringing product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, or where the likelihood of serious adverse health effects is low,” as defined by the FDA.
What consumers and retailers should do right now: Refunds, product destruction and safety guidelines from Gold Star
Consumers and retailers who purchased any of the recalled products are urged to destroy them immediately. Gold Star has instructed that products should not be returned or sent back under any circumstances. Instead, proof of destruction should be verified via a receipt sent to Gold Star at 1000 N. Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Refunds will be made upon request.
Anyone who believes they may have had health problems related to the use of the recalled products is encouraged to contact a doctor or health care provider. Pet owners whose animals may have consumed the recalled pet food should contact their veterinarian with any concerns.
In addition to Cheerios, other popular brands are remembered
The range of recalls includes many well-known brands and household items. Popular candies like Skittles, Jolly Ranchers and Sour Patch Kids are affected, along with snacks like Pringles and Takis. Breakfast cereals, including Cheerios and Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, are also on the list. Several beverages, including Coca-Cola, Gatorade, Smart Water and Arizona Iced Tea, were recalled, as were pantry items such as Heinz ketchup, Crisco oil and cinnamon sticks.
The recall does not involve food and includes products such as Pepto-Bismol, Ax body spray, Q-Tip cotton swabs, Fancy Feast cat food and Gillette razors.
Complete list of FDA recalled products
Here is the full list of affected products according to the FDA.
Snack Foods & Candy
Pringles (Original, BBQ, Salt & Vinegar, All Dressed, Scorchin’ BBQ, Scorchin’ Chili & Lime, Cheesy Jalapeño Popper, Cheddar & Sour Cream, Carnitas Taco, Bagel with Everything, Hot Ones Barbacoa, Hot Ones Skins Rojo, Pickled Potatoes, Dried Potatoes, Dried Potatoes
Skittles (Original, Sour, Wild Berry, Tropical, Mash Ups, Juice Original, Juice Sour, Juice Tropical, Juice Wild Berry, Gummies Original, Gummies Sour, Gummies Wild Berry, Gummies Fuego)
Jolly Ranchers
Sour Patch Kids
Swedish Fish (Original, Tails and Friends)
Nerds (Grape/Strawberry, Rainbow, Big Chewy, Gummy Clusters)
Gobstoppers
Runts
Sweetie
Life Savers (Hard Candy, Gummies, Gummi Collisions)
Trolls (Sour Brite Crawlers, All Star Mix, Eggs, Llamas, Octopuses, Squiggles, Peachie-O’s, Bursting Crawlers, Evil Twins)
Sour Punch Bites (Blue Raspberry, Strawberry, Ragin’ Reds, Tropical, Cucumber Roulette)
Push Pop
Ring Pop
Gumballs Dippin’ Dots
Boulder Blast bursting candy
Hi Chew
Trident Gum (multiple flavors)
Halls cough drops (multiple types)
Pickles warheads
Breakfast and pantry items
Cheerios (Multi, Big Multi)
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
Special cereals K
Jif Peanut Butter (Creamy, Crunchy)
Crisco oil
Heinz ketchup
Morton Salt (regular, iodized)
Signature Salt Iodized
Nature’s Highest Sea Salt (Fine, Coarse)
Domino sugar
Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup
Alaga cane syrup
Saltine crackers
Cinnamon sticks
Almond extract (imitation)
Drinks
Coca Cola
Gatorade (Glacier Freeze, Blue Cherry, Lemon-Lime, Orange, Strawberry, Arctic Blitz, Fierce varieties)
Smart water
Arizona Iced Tea
SunnyD
SportWater
Topo Chico mineral water
Tropical Fantasy Drinks (Multiple Flavors)
Old fruit juices (apple, grape, white grape, orange, cranberry)
Welch’s White Grape Juice
OKF Smoothies
Palestinian drinks (Cola, orange)
Clamato juice
VOSS sparkling water
Canned, packaged and international foods
Pineapple slices below
Bulldog sardines (oil, water, hot sauce)
Starkist Tuna
Jack Link’s Original Beef Snack
Ortega Taco Shells
Ortega Taco Sauce (mild, medium, hot)
Ortega Taco Seasoning
Wishbone Ranch Dressing
Louisiana Fish Fry (Multiple Types)
Lawry’s seasoned salt
Plochman’s mustard
Lipton tea
Varieties of Pocas ginger tea
Kericho Golden Tea
Yakisoba Maruchan (multiple flavors)
Munch King snacks
Goya beans (multiple varieties)
Joan of Arc beans
Pinto beans by the lake
Spaghetti Four Seasons
Pet food
Fancy Feast cat food
9 Live food for cats (various recipes)
Purina Dog Chow
Purina Puppy Chow
Purina Cat Chow
Snack Shack treats for dogs
Medicines, supplements and medical products
Pepto-Bismol
Advil
Advil PM
Alev
It hangs
Epsom salt
Hydrogen peroxide
Antifungal foot cream for athletes
Male enhancement supplements (Royal Honey, Rhino, Black Bull, Blue Bull, Red Bull, Sensual Honey, Miracle Honey, Hard Steel, Shilajit Ashwagandha)
Personal care and beauty
Ax body spray
Q-Tip cotton swabs
Gillette razors (Presto, Blue II Chromium)
BioSilk Silk therapy
Releaser of African pride
D & L Hair Relaxer
Body wash (various scents)
Women’s perfume
Anti-itch growth oil
Household and hygiene products
Kotex pads
Always inserts and padding
Diapers
Bobby pins
Safety pins
Chap lip balm
Trojan condoms (multiple types)
Razors
Cotton products
Frequently asked questions
Why were Cheerios recalled?
Cheerios were recalled after the FDA found rodent and bird contamination at a Gold Star distribution facility.
Which states are affected by the Cheerios recall?
The recalled Cheerios were distributed to stores in Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota.
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