Food Safety Incidents

Rodent Fecal Contamination has been detected in Cardboard boxes holding plastic bags.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Jun 30, 2025 10:00:00 PM

On June 24, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported an incident involving rodent fecal contamination found in cardboard boxes holding plastic bags. This contamination was identified as a significant safety concern within the category of foreign bodies.

The incident was traced back to the United States of America, where the affected cardboard boxes were being distributed. The presence of rodent fecal matter poses potential health risks, necessitating thorough investigation and response measures to ensure consumer safety.

As a result of this finding, relevant authorities are advised to take appropriate actions regarding the affected products. The incident underscores the importance of maintaining rigorous standards for product safety and quality control in food packaging and distribution environments.

Consumers and retailers are encouraged to remain vigilant regarding the integrity of packaging and to report any concerns related to contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to monitor and respond to such incidents to safeguard public health.

  • Incident: Rodent Fecal Contamination has been detected in Cardboard boxes holding plastic bags.
  • Date: 2025-06-24
  • Product: Cardboard boxes holding plastic bags
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  • Origin of issue: United States of America
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  • Incident Category: Other incident
  • Hazard Category: Foreign Bodies
  • Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration