Recall Announced
Sunseed Vita Prima Recall: Hedgehog Food
Why: Due to potential Salmonella contamination
Check the lot codes in the official FDA announcement →- Brand
- Sunseed Vita Prima
- Product
- Hedgehog Food
- Company
- Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc.
- Problem
- Salmonella
- Announced
- July 1, 2024
- Affects
- Pets
What Salmonella means for your pet — and for you
Salmonella can make pets ill, and puppies and kittens are more likely to show signs. Dogs and cats can also carry it without looking sick and shed it in their stool and saliva, spreading it around the home to people and other pets.
People can be infected by handling contaminated pet food, bowls or scoops and then touching their mouth — so the food is a risk to the household, not only to the animal.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea (may be bloody)
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Less active than usual
What to do if you have this product
- Check your bag, can or box
Compare the brand, product name, size, lot code and best-by date with the list in the announcement. Only the listed lots are recalled.
- Stop feeding it
Put it away from your pets straight away. Don’t give it away or donate it.
- Keep the packaging — or photograph it
The lot code and best-by date are what the shop or company needs for a refund, and what FDA needs if you report a problem.
- Return or throw it away safely
Follow the announcement — most companies refund at the store. If you throw it out, seal it in a bag in a lidded bin so other animals can’t get to it.
- Clean up
Wash bowls, scoops and storage containers in hot soapy water, and wash your hands afterwards.
- Call your vet if your pet seems unwell
Tell them which product and lot your pet ate, and when.
- Report problems to FDA
If your pet got sick, report it to FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal — the lot number is the most useful detail you can give.
Other Sunseed Vita Prima recalls
- Hedgehog FoodJun 22, 2024 · Due to potential Salmonella contamination
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Summary of a public recall announcement. Only the lots listed in the announcement are affected, and the announcement is the final word on lot codes, dates and refunds. This page is general information, not veterinary advice — call your vet if your pet seems unwell.