Family Dollar Stores Agrees to Pay $41.6M for Rodent-Infested Warehouse

Family Dollar, under Dollar Tree, pleaded guilty to rodent-infested conditions at an Arkansas center.

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The guilty plea involves a record $41.675 million fine.

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Attorney General Mizer emphasizes consumer rights and vows accountability.

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Family Dollar cooperated in a 2022 recall and faced 14 settlements without admitting liability.

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The plea mandates three years of compliance and reporting for Family Dollar and Dollar Tree.

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The company admitted shipping adulterated FDA products despite pest issues.

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Dollar Tree CEO Dreiling announces Family Dollar's return to West Memphis by fall 2024, creating 300 jobs.

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