Substrate Recall

[Buzz]

I just posted about finding bugs in my cage. I went to buy some compressed coconut from Petco to replace the soil I removed and I was informed Zoo Med has pulled its stock. Apparently it wasn't heat treated properly. There were several other kinds of lose bark missing as well.

I looked on Zoo Med and Petco's websites and can't find any information, but I called the store again just to double check and the lady there confirmed it again. You may want to look into this if you have bought substrate recently.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Shaun:

Thanks for the heads up!

I guess that answers your question about jumping bugs!

 

[Torty Mom]

ewwwwwwwwww no bueno!!! I would not be a happy camper!

 

[Laura]

if you have it, can you microwave it to kill the bugs? or bake on low in the oven?

 

[ewam]

I just stuck it in the freezer over night.

 

[jackrat]

That should do it.

 

[Buzz]

I'm not sure freezing will kill everything. It may kill some but many bugs and eggs can simply go dormant in freezing weather.

 

[jackrat]

Was it recalled because of bugs?

 

[Buzz]

Was it recalled because of bugs?

I'm not sure. She just said it wasn't heat treated properly.

 

[DeanS]

With all substrates...be it gravel (which I don't use anymore), coir or bark...I boil everything prior to use! NEVER seen a bug (or mold for that matter) in any of my holdings.

 

[african cake queen]

hi., had a problem a couple weeks ago. same product. seen little dirt like bugs, it freaked me out, so, i got more, and change it. i thought the over head lite brought some creepys. thanks for posting it. i will be starting at the tank now!'lol'