Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. is recalling 25-ounce bags of VitaSmart Natural Pelleted Diet Hedgehog Food because random sampling at a retail location discovered Salmonella contamination. This recall includes approximately one batch of product distributed to 17 distributors and 8 retailers across 13 states. While no illnesses have been reported to date, Salmonella can cause serious infections in both the animals consuming the food and the humans who handle the contaminated product.
Salmonella can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping in humans, with more severe risks for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Hedgehogs can also become ill or act as carriers, spreading the bacteria to their environment and owners even if they appear healthy.
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12 packages per case; Recall #: V-0095-2021
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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response