Sunseed Vita Prima – Hedgehog Food: Due to potential Salmonella contamination
Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food from specific lots may contain Salmonella. Stop using and return unused portions for full refund to avoid illness in pets or humans.
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Due to potential Salmonella contamination
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What happened, in plain English
Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food from certain lots may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of illness in pets and humans, especially if hands aren't thoroughly washed after handling the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274734-sunseed-hedgehog-food-recall-potential-salmonella-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274734-sunseed-hedgehog-food-recall-potential-salmonella-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Jun 2024)
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“Sunseed Hedgehog Food Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274734-sunseed-hedgehog-food-recall-potential-salmonella-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Jun 2024) (https://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).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause illness in pets and humans. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. If a pet or person handles contaminated food without washing hands, they could become infected.
Who’s affected
Pet owners who purchased Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food from the recalled lots (specific lot numbers listed) and their families. Pets with weakened immune systems or those handling the product without proper handwashing are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the UPC code on the product label. The recalled lots have specific lot numbers (406118, 407265, 407849, 409133, 410999, 415624, 419647, 409175, 411084, 412635, 415713, 417491) with expiration dates between May 2025 and November 2025.
- Brand
Sunseed- Category
Pet food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Discontinue use of the recalled Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food immediately.
Return Unused Portion
Return unused portions to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What FDA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What lot numbers are recalled?
Recalled lot numbers include 406118, 407265, 407849, 409133, 410999, 415624, 419647, 409175, 411084, 412635, 415713, and 417491.
How do I know if my product is recalled?
Check the UPC code on the label. The recalled products have specific lot numbers with expiration dates between May 2025 and November 2025.
What symptoms should I watch for?
Pets may show lethargy, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Humans may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or fever after handling the product without proper handwashing.
Contact Sunseed
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sunseed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall petfood:vitakraft-sun-seed-recall-sun-seed-vita-prima-hedgehog-food-due-possible-salmonella-health-risk-0 — Sunse Hello, I own a Sunseed that is covered by recall petfood:vitakraft-sun-seed-recall-sun-seed-vita-prima-hedgehog-food-due-possible-salmonella-health-risk-0 from Sunseed. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Jun 2024) (June 28, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.