COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, OH, has announced the recall of specific lots of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food and Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall, made in coordination with the FDA and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of animals and humans.
The recall was initiated after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture detected Salmonella in an inspection sample of product from Lot Number 417429 during routine testing on June 18, 2024. No consumer complaints have prompted this recall.
The affected products are identified by the following details:
- Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food, 25oz
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4
- Lot Numbers: 417429 (Exp. 10/18/2025), 406118 (Exp. 5/04/2025), 407265 (Exp. 5/22/2025), 407849 (Exp. 6/09/2025), 409133 (Exp. 6/20/2025), 410999 (Exp. 7/17/2025), 415624 (Exp. 9/21/2025), 419647 (Exp. 11/20/2025)
- UPC: 0-51233-34792-9
- Lot Numbers: 409175 (Exp. 6/28/2025), 411084 (Exp. 7/20/2025), 412635 (Exp. 8/18/2025), 415713 (Exp. 10/09/2025), 417491 (Exp. 10/18/2025)
Salmonella can cause serious health issues in both animals and humans. Pets infected with Salmonella may exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella should watch for symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Severe cases can lead to more serious conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
The recalled products were distributed to the following states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. Retailers and distributors have been contacted to remove the affected lots from their inventories and shelves.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product are advised to stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further inquiries, customers can contact Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. Customer Service at 1-800-221-6175 Extension 123, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
For more information about the recall, visit the FDA’s official website or contact the EPA/CDC at 1-800-426-4791.
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