Overview

A popular herbal tea brand in Canada has been urgently recalled due to concerns over salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a nationwide advisory warning consumers not to consume or sell the affected product. While no illnesses have been reported so far, the agency emphasizes immediate caution because salmonella-contaminated foods often appear normal in smell, taste, and appearance

Celebration Herbals’ Senna Leaf Herbal Tea has been recalled after testing indicated a potential presence of salmonella. The recall was company-triggered and posted by CFIA on November 27, 2025.

Affected Product Information

• Product: Celebration Herbals Senna Leaf Herbal Tea
• Pack Size: 24 tea bags (42 g)
• Lot Number: 251004
• UPC: 6 28240 20182 9
• Best Before: Oct. 29, 2028
• Distribution: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and online retailers

Consumers, distributors, and retailers are advised not to consume, serve, sell, or distribute the product. Recalled packages should be returned to the store or safely discarded.

Why This Recall Matters: Understanding the Salmonella Risk

Salmonella contamination is a serious public health concern. Even dry foods like tea can carry harmful bacteria if cross-contamination occurs during processing.

How Salmonella Affects the Body

Once ingested, salmonella bacteria can infect the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms usually begin 6 hours to 72 hours after exposure and include:

• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea (sometimes severe)

Most healthy adults recover within a week, but dehydration may require medical attention.

High-Risk Groups

Certain individuals are more likely to develop complications, including:

• Older adults
• Pregnant individuals
• Infants and young children
• People with weakened immune systems (e.g., chronic illness, cancer therapy, transplant recipients)

Possible Long-Term Complications

In some cases, salmonella can lead to:

• Reactive arthritis (painful joint swelling that can last months or years)
• Bloodstream infections (bacteremia)
• Severe dehydration or hospitalization

Even if the tea appears normal, contamination can still cause illness. Anyone who consumed the affected product should monitor symptoms and consult a healthcare provider if unwell.

What Consumers Should Do

• Stop using the product immediately.
• Dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
• Clean any containers or areas where the tea was stored to avoid cross-contamination.
• If symptoms arise, seek medical help promptly.