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Health Violations Put Food Distributor Under Microscope

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 20, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 20, 2009)—United Metro Distribution, a warehouse on Indianapolis' east side that sells its products to Asian restaurants within a 300-mile radius, is getting the attention of federal agencies and local news.

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