Reptile owners who have been feeding rats, mice and chicks to their pets may be at risk of salmonella.
The company that sells the reptile food, Mice Direct, announced a recall of the frozen rats, mice and chicks Tuesday, saying that 30 human illnesses possibly related to the frozen reptile feed were reported.
The company says the recall is based on Food and Drug Administration sampling of the frozen mice. The products were shipped to all states except Hawaii, and the feed was available for purchase through pet stores, mail order and direct delivery.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the agency is investigating the illnesses, which began in January.
The most common symptoms of salmonella are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. It can be life-threatening, especially to those with weakened immune systems.
Associated Press
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