Retail Giant Pays Record Fine For Storing Goods In Rodent-Infested Warehouse

Family Dollar pleaded guilty to storing goods in a rodent-infested warehouse, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday.

A statement released by the DOJ outlined Family Dollar Stores LLC’s mishandling of food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics at its West Memphis, Arkansas, distribution center. The company admitted to public health violations by pleading guilty to storing consumer products in a warehouse plagued by rodent infestation.