Gold Star Distribution Recalls Multiple Pet Products: Food, Treats, Litter & More
December 26, 2025 – Gold Star Distribution launched a voluntary recall of several FDA-regulated products, including pet food, distributed across Minnesota, Indiana, and North Dakota. This action follows an agency inspection that uncovered unhygienic facility conditions, with evidence of rodent and avian presence potentially jeopardizing safety, including possible Salmonella contamination.
Recall Information
| Company: | Gold Star Distribution |
| Recall Date: | December 26, 2025 |
| Risk: | Salmonella, and other harmful illnesses caused by filth and excrement |
| Distribution: | Minnesota, Indiana and North Dakota - exact cities and locations listed in the FDA recall notice |
| FDA: | Recall Alert Information |
| SKU | Product Name | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 15CF2C | 3.15 lb 9 Lives Cat Food – Indoor Complete (4 ct) | 079100505647; 0079100523191 |
| 15CF2D | 3.15 lb 9 Lives Cat Food – Daily Essentials (4 ct) | 079100581221 |
| 15CF9C | 9 Lives Can Chicken Dinner (5.5 oz / 24 ct) | 079100004102 |
| 15DC | Purina Dog Chow (4.4 lb / 4 ct) | 017800410274; 17800180283 |
| 15DC6 | Purina Puppy Chow (4 lb / 4 ct) | 017800180269 |
| 15DCP | Purina Cat Chow – Complete Bags (4 × 3.15 lb) | 017800179911 |
| 15DT1 | Dog Treat Snack Shack P.B. Bone (24 ct) | 850089007618 |
| 15DT2 | Dog Treat Snack Shack Chz & Bacon Bone (24 ct) | 850089007595 |
| 15FF1 | Fancy Feast Cat Food – Creamy Delight Salmon (3 oz / 24 ct) | 050000168231 |
| 15FF2 | Fancy Feast Cat Food – Medleys Florentine (3 oz / 24 ct) | 050000572813 |
| 15FF3 | Fancy Feast Cat Food – Gravy Lovers (3 oz / 24 ct) | 050000580064 |
| 15FR1 | Friskies Shreds with White Fish & Tuna (5.5 oz / 24 ct) | 050000103690 |
| 15FR2 | Friskies Prime Filet with Beef (5.5 oz / 24 ct) | 0005000021220 |
| 15FR3 | Friskies Pate Salmon Dinner (5.5 oz / 24 ct) | 050000423344 |
| 15FR4 | Friskies Pate Poultry (5.5 oz / 24 ct) | 050000423641 |
| 15FR5 | Friskies Shreds Turkey & Cheese (5.5 oz / 24 ct) | 050000467723 |
| 15FRA | Friskies Asst Cans (5.5 oz / 24 ct) | (UPC not listed) |
| 15FRI1 | Friskies Seafood Sensations (4 × 3.15 lb) | (UPC not listed) |
| 15FRI2 | Friskies Indoor Delights (4 × 3.15 lb) | (UPC not listed) |
| 15FRI3 | Friskies Surfin’ & Turfin’ (4 × 3.15 lb) | (UPC not listed) |
| 15MM1 | Meow Mix Original Bag (18 oz / 6 ct) | 829274454186 |
| 15MM2 | Meow Mix Original 3.15 lb 4 ct | 829274513753 |
| 15MM5 | Meow Mix Beef & Salmon 3 lb/4 ct | 829274831253 |
| 15MM6 | Meow Mix Chicken & Tuna 3 lb/4 ct | 829274218801 |
| 15MM7 | Meow Mix Salmon & Chicken 3 lb/4 ct | 829274512527 |
| 15MM8 | Meow Mix Salmon & Turkey 3 lb/4 ct | 829274519137 |
| 15TC | Tidy Cat Litter (Red) (4 × 10 lb) | 070230107107 |
| 15TC2 | Tidy Cat Litter (Blue) (4 × 10 lb) | 070230107602 |
| 15TCJ | Tidy Cat Litter (Red Jug) (3 × 6 lb) | 070230171108 |
Handling Dangers & Precautions
There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated foods, especially if they have not washed their hands after coming into contact with the products or surfaces that have been exposed to these pet foods.
If you currently have this product, take immediate action:
- Do not feed it to your pets or any animals.
- Do not sell or donate the recalled bags.
- Return the food to where you bought it, or dispose of it safely so that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
- After handling the food or its containers, wash and sanitize all pet food bowls, cups, storage bins, and your hands.
Handling Dangers & Precautions
There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated foods, especially if they have not washed their hands after coming into contact with the products or surfaces exposed to these pet foods.
If you have this product, take immediate action:
- Do not feed it to your pets or any animals.
- Do not sell or donate the recalled bags.
- Return the food to where you bought it, or dispose of it safely so that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
- After handling the food or its containers, wash and sanitize all pet food bowls, cups, storage bins, and your hands.
Salmonella Poisoning & Health Risks
Many dogs are asymptomatic (show no symptoms) and are just carriers. Symptomatic illness is more common in puppies, seniors, and dogs with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms in Dogs
Common:
Acute diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, weakness, or depression, decreased appetite, fever, dehydration, swollen lymph nodes
Severe (Contact a Veterinarian Immediately):
Persistent fever, shock or collapse, signs of septicemia (bacteria spreading to the bloodstream), uncontrolled weight loss or blood loss, prolonged diarrhea (lasting more than 3-4 weeks)
Can Human Contract Salmonella From Dogs?
Salmonella is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted between animals and people. Dogs can carry and shed the bacteria, sometimes without showing any symptoms themselves.
Humans who’ve contracted Salmonella may experience:
Diarrhea, stomach cramps or pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, chills, high fever, Diarrhea or vomiting that lasts more than 3 days
If you show signs of infection after contact with recalled products or a pet that has consumed them, contact your healthcare provider.
Return the product: Take the recalled food back to your retailer for a refund.
Contact Information
Anyone who believes their pet has become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should contact the company directly.
| Contact: | Gold Star Distribution Inc. |
| Website: | https://goldstardist.com/ |
| Email: | info@goldstardist.com |
| Phone: | 612-617-9800 |
| Hours: | Open from 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday Saturday from 7 AM to 2 PM |
You can also see a full list of dog food recalls here.