United States
Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. is working closely with our colleagues at the FDA and MN Department of Agriculture and out of an abundance of caution has elected to expand the recall to include the following lots of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food and Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Products from the recalled lot 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.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food, 25oz matching the specific lot number, UPC, and EXP below are being recalled:
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 417429, EXP: 10/18/2025.
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 406118, EXP: 5/04/2025.
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 407265, EXP: 5/22/2025.
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 407849, EXP: 6/09/2025.
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 409133, EXP: 6/20/2025.
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 410999, EXP: 7/17/2025.
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 415624, EXP: 9/21/2025.
- UPC: 0-87535-40060-4, LOT: 419647, EXP: 11/20/2025.
- UPC: 0-51233-34792-9, LOT: 409175, EXP: 6/28/2025.
- UPC: 0-51233-34792-9, LOT: 411084, EXP: 7/20/2025.
- UPC: 0-51233-34792-9, LOT: 412635, EXP: 8/18/2025.
- UPC: 0-51233-34792-9, LOT: 415713, EXP: 10/09/2025.
- UPC: 0-51233-34792-9, LOT: 417491, EXP: 10/18/2025.
Retailers and distributors who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. Consumers who have purchased a product from the recalled lot should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc.
Brand name: Sunseed Vita Prima
Product recalled: Hedgehog Food
Reason of the recall: Due to potential Salmonella contamination
Source:
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vitakraft-sun-seed-recall-sun-seed-vita-prima-hedgehog-food-due-possible-salmonella-health-risk-0