Celebrations Senna Leaf Herbal Tea has been recalled in Canada due to Salmonella contamination.
The company has announced a recall, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The tea was distributed through online sales in the provinces of British Columbia, New Brunswick and Ontario.
Consumers can identify the recalled tea by reviewing the following label information: UPC number 6 28240 20182 9, lot number: 251004 and expiration date: October 29, 2028.
About salmonella infection
Food contaminated with salmonella bacteria usually does not look spoiled, does not smell or taste. Anyone can get salmonellosis. According to the CDC, infants, children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.
Anyone who has consumed the recalled products and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about possible exposure to salmonella bacteria because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of a salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever for 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually get sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, diarrhea can be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they can still transmit the infection to other people.
