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Family Dollar closes hundreds of stores following rodent infestation at distribution facility

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The discount chain Family Dollar has temporarily closed more than 400 of its stores in six states in the south. The closures follow the discovery of a massive rodent infestation at a company distribution center in Arkansas.

The Food and Drug Administration and the chain have announced a voluntary recall of potentially contaminated products.

Roben Farzad, the host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," has more details.

This segment aired on February 21, 2022.

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