Goldstar controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Gold Star Distribution recalls human and pet foods stored in insanitary conditions
Recall announced
Gold Star Distribution of Minneapolis, Minnesota, recalled human and pet foods that had been stored in insanitary conditions with rodent and avian contamination. The recalled products had been distributed to grocery stores and markets in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Indiana. No illnesses had been reported to the company at the time of the recall.
Company response
Recall — Gold Star
Gold Star is recalling human and pet foods that were stored in insanitary conditions, with the presence of rodent and avian contamination.
Source excerpt
The recalling firm is Gold Star Distribution of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gold Star is recalling human and pet foods that were stored in insanitary conditions, with the presence of rodent and avian contamination.
The recalled products were distributed to grocery stores and markets in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Indiana
2015
Criticism of a sexist advertisement
Tempo faced media criticism over a Goldstar advertisement described as sexist. The episode drew attention to the brand's use of gendered and traditionally masculine marketing themes.