The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall of batches of a hamster and gerbil feed after an ingredient tested positive for Salmonella.
According to a report in Newsweek, the Central Valley Ag Cooperative initiated a voluntary recall on February 26 for some lGS Hamster/Gerbil + Turmeric bulk super sacks after testing revealed the possible presence of salmonella. The affected products have lot code B0624179808 11399 OXBOW and have a best-by date of 2/6/2026.
According to the recall notice published by the FDA, 7,464 pounds of hamster and gerbil feed were affected.
Salmonella can affect animals that eat the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after handling the products or any exposed surfaces in these products.
Pets with Salmonella infections can be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will only have a loss of appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but healthy pets can become carriers and infect other animals or people.
