Inspectors Uncover Shocking Conditions (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com)
Louisville, Ky. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a stern warning letter to Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. following an inspection that uncovered live rodents amid widespread filth in the company’s warehouse.
Inspectors Uncover Shocking Conditions
Federal investigators visited the facility on Millers Lane between May 6 and June 4, 2025. They documented an active rodent infestation that compromised food safety. Live rodents scurried through storage areas, leaving behind numerous signs of their presence.
Evidence included excreta pellets scattered across floors and shelves. Gnaw marks and holes appeared on multiple food packages. Insects also infested the premises, adding to the hazards.
A Cat Among the Pests
Conditions deteriorated further with the discovery of a roaming cat inside the warehouse. Feces and urine from the animal contaminated surfaces near stored products. Clutter piled up throughout, including in freezers with water damage and structural disrepair…