Federal officials are suing to force the closure of a pest-infested food warehouse in Minneapolis.
The lawsuit comes after several reports of sanitation issues at Gold Star Distribution, a food company based in north Minneapolis. After an inspection late last year, the company recalled a long list of products, including canned goods, pet food, over-the-counter medications and other grocery items.
Investigators with the Food and Drug Administration had found a slew of pests in the building during the 2025 inspection. According to the lawsuit, they reported nine live rodents, 17 dead rodents “in various states of decay,” several live birds and worms in the building. They also found gaps in walls and leaks in the ceiling…