Herbal tea recalled in Canada
Celebrations brand Senna Leaf herbal tea is being recalled in Canada due to Salmonella contamination.
The company issued the recall, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The tea was distributed via online sales and to the provinces of British Columbia, New Brunswick and Ontario.
Consumers can identify the recalled tea by looking for the following information on the label: UPC number 6 28240 20182 9, LOT: 251004 and BEST BY: OCT 29 2028.
About Salmonella Infections
Foods contaminated with Salmonella bacteria generally do not look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can get a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has consumed a recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about their possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection can mimic other illnesses, often leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults typically stay sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea can be so severe that patients need to be hospitalized.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without getting sick or showing symptoms. However, they can still transmit the infection to others.
