There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan.

Read More: Warning: Dog & Cat Food Being Recalled in Michigan

This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach.

New Pet Food Recall Hitting Michigan

The pet food being recalled is Vitakraft Sun Seed, which has the potential of containing salmonella.

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Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause illness in both humans and animals. Here are the effects it can have:

In Humans:

  1. Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Salmonella infection typically leads to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The diarrhea can be severe and may be bloody.
  2. Dehydration: The loss of fluids from prolonged diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration, which can be serious, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
  3. Systemic Infection: In some cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream (bacteremia) and spread to other parts of the body. This can lead to more severe illness, such as sepsis, which requires immediate medical attention.
  4. Long-Term Complications: Even after the acute illness subsides, some individuals may experience long-term effects such as reactive arthritis, which can cause joint pain, eye irritation, and painful urination.

In Animals:

  1. Gastrointestinal Issues: Animals infected with Salmonella often experience symptoms similar to humans, including diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
  2. Transmission to Humans: Animals can shed Salmonella bacteria in their feces, which can contaminate their fur, feathers, and the environment. This poses a risk of transmission to humans who handle or come into contact with infected animals or their environment.
  3. Potential for Outbreaks: Salmonella outbreaks in animals can also lead to widespread contamination of food products derived from infected animals, such as eggs, meat, and dairy products.

Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food Recall

The following products have been recalled:

UPC #: 0-87535-40060-4 DESCRIPTION: Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food, 25oz LOT and EXP:

  • LOT: 417429 EXP: 10/18/2025
  • LOT: 406118 EXP: 5/04/2025
  • LOT: 407265 EXP: 5/22/2025
  • LOT: 407849 EXP: 6/09/2025
  • LOT: 409133 EXP: 6/20/2025
  • LOT: 410999 EXP: 7/17/2025
  • LOT: 415624 EXP: 9/21/2025
  • LOT: 419647 EXP: 11/20/2025

UPC #: 0-51233-34792-9 DESCRIPTION: Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food, 25oz LOT and EXP:

  • LOT: 409175 EXP: 6/28/2025
  • LOT: 411084 EXP: 7/20/2025
  • LOT: 412635 EXP: 8/18/2025
  • LOT: 415713 EXP: 10/09/2025
  • LOT: 417491 EXP: 10/18/2025

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