A brand of herbal tea sold in B.C. is being recalled and consumers are advised not to drink it because of the potential of salmonella poisoning.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning about Tega brand Organic Lemon Hibiscus Green Rooibos Herbal Tea.
It says the product that is a concern is sold in packages of 24 tea bags (48 g / 1.69 oz), UPC 6 64322 10406 0, with best before dates of 2014FE01, 2014MR27, and 2014MR28.
This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Nu-Tea Company Ltd. of Abbotsford, B.C., is recalling the tea from the marketplace.