During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution center in April, widespread and active rodent and bird infestation was found. The FDA inspected the facility again in May and found continuing and widespread infestation. The facility affects several states including Illinois. The distribution center is in Joliet. The contamination could affect food bought in Petco stores. Tell everyone you know to go to the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01854.html


Thank you for posting this! I had not heard about this issue. Unfortunately, I shop at PetCo occasionally because the locations are so convenient, but this just reinforces my belief that I need to make the effort to shop at local, independent retailers instead…