The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a warning to the public not to consume the tea products described below because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
Selections of Murchie’s and Co-op Gold teas distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario have been recalled. The specific products are listed below:
The CFIA says these products may have also been distributed nationally. The CFIA says there haven’t been any reported illnesses associated with these products.
A brand of herbal tea made in B.C. is also being recalled because of the possibility of salmonella contamination.
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The CFIA has issued a warning about select Tega brand tea selections. The affected products are listed below:
These products are sold in packs of 24 bags and can be purchased in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
Nu-Tea Company, which produces Tega tea, is voluntarily recalling the product, however there have been no reports of illness linked to the tea.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. Salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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