Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 Select-A-Food reptile food recall: Salmonella contamination

Recall published 1+ years ago

Salmonella contamination

Tetra Pet food & treats — recalled pet food & treats
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

This recall is about Salmonella, so the risk is not only in eating the product — it is in everything the package touched on the way to your kitchen.

What the notice says: Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and pose a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if humans have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to this product.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 23, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Tetra
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Walmart, Amazon, Meijer, Petco, Chewy
UPC codes
046798786269

Products covered by this recall

ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food

What the company announced

Earth City, MO – May 23, 2025 – Spectrum Brands Pet LLC (“SPG”) is voluntarily recalling its Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food product intended for aquatic turtles due to potential contamination with Salmonella . The product is packaged in a plastic, 1.56oz container with a green label and a UPC Bar Code #: 0 46798 78626 9. Only the product with a 951790 lot code of Tetra ReptoMin are impacted by this voluntary recall. The lot number can be found on the bottom of the plastic container. No other lots or product lines are affected and may continue to be consumed.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and pose a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if humans have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to this product.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

While aquatic turtles are not typically impacted by Salmonella , Salmonella infected pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets, including turtles, can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. Pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers that have come into contact with the recalled product should be washed and sanitized. Human hands and exposed surfaces should also be washed and sanitized after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

This lot of the product was distributed in retail stores and online nationwide between May 6, 2025 and May 16, 2025 through the following retailers: Petco, Walmart, Chewy, Amazon, and Meijer.

To date, SPG has not received any reports of illness or health-related complaints in any pets or consumers regarding this recall. However, SPG has decided to voluntarily recall this product in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

SPG’s internal sampling and testing processes indicated an absence of Salmonella in the final product but also revealed that a component of the 3 in 1 may contain Salmonella . SPG is currently investigating further with its suppliers.

Consumers who purchased Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD with lot code 951790 should not use the product and should contact the retailer they purchased from for a full refund.

Consumers with questions regarding this voluntary recall may contact SPG at 1-800-526-0650 or [email protected] Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm EST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 046798786269

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 951790

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1.56 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Tetra — This recall is about Salmonella, so the risk is not only in eating the product — it is in everything the package touched on the way to your kitchen.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.
  4. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD with lot code 951790 should not use the product and should contact the retailer they purchased from for a full refund.

Company contact: Spectrum Brands Pet LLC — Consumers: SPG, 1-800-526-0650, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Tetra pet food & treats recalled?

Salmonella contamination Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and pose a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if humans have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 046798786269; lot code 951790. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD with lot code 951790 should not use the product and should contact the retailer they purchased from for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Walmart, Amazon, Meijer, Petco.

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