Sunseed Vita Prima – Hedgehog Food: Due to potential Salmonella contamination
Sunseed is recalling one lot of hedgehog food due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product may pose health risks to pets and humans if not handled properly. Consumers should stop using the recalled lot and return unused portions for a full refund.
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Due to potential Salmonella contamination
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What happened, in plain English
Sunseed is recalling a specific lot of hedgehog food because it may contain Salmonella bacteria. This poses a risk of illness for hedgehogs and humans who handle the product without proper handwashing. The recall affects only one lot with a specific UPC code and expiration date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274735-sunseed-hedgehog-food-recall-potential-salmonella-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274735-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/1274735-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).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria in the food can cause illness in hedgehogs, including lethargy, diarrhea, weight loss, and death. Humans can also get infected through contact with contaminated food or pet waste, especially if they don't wash their hands properly after handling the product.
Who’s affected
Hedgehog owners who purchased the recalled lot number 417429 of Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food between June 2024 and October 2025 are most at risk. Anyone handling the product without thorough handwashing could also face health risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 0-87535-40060-4 on the package. The product is a 25oz yellow and white pouch with a hedgehog image in the bottom left corner, labeled 'Vita Prima' and 'wholesome nutrition.' The expiration date is October 18, 2025.
- Brand
Sunseed- Category
Pet food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Product
Discontinue use of the recalled lot number 417429 immediately to prevent potential illness in hedgehogs.
Wash Hands Thoroughly
Wash hands with soap and water after handling the product or any surfaces that may have been exposed to it.
Return Unused Product
Return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What FDA says to do
The customer may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
No, the recalled lot may contain Salmonella bacteria that can cause illness in hedgehogs and humans. Use only the non-recalled lots.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella in hedgehogs?
Hedgehogs may show lethargy, bloody or mucoid diarrhea, weight loss, decreased appetite, dehydration, or death. Infected hedgehogs can also be asymptomatic carriers.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC code 0-87535-40060-4 on the package. The product is a 25oz yellow and white pouch with a hedgehog image in the bottom left corner, labeled 'Vita Prima' and 'wholesome nutrition.'
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 — Sunseed 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 from Sunseed. The official recall notice states: The customer 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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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 21, 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.