I don't know if onion powder is bad for ferrets but I do know that Gerber's baby food no longer contains onion powder or sugar. Still, check the labels to make sure it isn't old stock still on the store shelves. Ellen & Jay Goffin <[log in to unmask]> ----ferrets: Antony (Grandpa Tony), Lexie & Babe; rb ferret: Cleo ---------bird: Merlin; rb bird: Arthur --------------cats: Andre & Enzo [Posted in FML issue 1858]