(Story Courtesy of Kentucky Today)

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday it is advising consumers, distributors and retailers not to eat, sell, or serve products distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors (DBA East Africa Boutique LLC) of Louisville.

A May 2025 FDA inspection of the firm’s distribution center in Louisville revealed the presence of an active rodent infestation and numerous rodent droppings on multiple product containers

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The state of Kentucky has mandated the firm halt operations due to the absence of a required permit and has implemented a blanket quarantine of product. The state is urging the voluntary disposal of all contaminated food and will prohibit the business from reopening until the infestation is completely

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