Health officials warn consumers to check their pantries as popular senna tea faces nationwide recall. Tea drinkers across the United States should check their cupboards following a significant product recall announced in late November 2025. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for Celebration Herbals Senna Leaf Herbal Tea due to potential Salmonella contamination, affecting approximately 30,000 individual tea bags distributed across multiple states.

Which Products Are Affected?

The recall specifically targets Celebration Herbals Senna Leaf Herbal Tea sold in 24-teabag boxes. Consumers can identify the recalled product by checking for the following details:

• UPC Code: 628240201829
• Lot Code: 251004
• Best Buy Date: October 29, 2028

According to the FDA's enforcement report, the recall encompasses 1,226 retail units, translating to nearly 30,000 individual tea bags that may pose a health risk to consumers.

Distribution and Affected Areas

The contaminated tea was distributed to retailers across eight states and one U.S. territory:

• Florida
• Indiana
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• New York
• Wisconsin
• Puerto Rico

Residents in these areas should be particularly vigilant about checking any Celebration Herbals Senna Leaf Tea in their possession.

Understanding the Health Risk

Salmonella is a serious bacterial infection that primarily affects the gastrointestinal system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths annually in the United States.

Symptoms to Watch For

Individuals infected with Salmonella typically experience symptoms within 8 to 72 hours after exposure, including:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Abdominal cramps

While many healthy individuals recover within several days to a week without medical intervention, certain cases can become severe. Dehydration from persistent diarrhea may require medical attention, and in rare instances, the infection can spread beyond the intestines, leading to life-threatening complications.

Some people may experience no symptoms at all, making it difficult to detect infection without medical testing.

What Consumers Should Do

If you have purchased this product, health officials recommend taking the following steps:

1. Do not consume the tea! - Even if you haven't experienced any symptoms, dispose of the product immediately
2. Dispose of or return the product - Throw away the tea or return it to the place of purchase for a potential refund
3. Monitor your health - If you've consumed the product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider
4. Seek medical attention if necessary - If symptoms persist or worsen, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, or those with compromised immune systems, seek immediate medical care

Ongoing Investigation

The FDA's recall notice did not include details about how the contamination was discovered or where it originated. The lack of a formal press release alongside the enforcement report suggests the investigation may still be ongoing.

This recall serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety oversight and the need for consumers to stay informed about product recalls that may affect their households.

Stay Informed

Consumers can stay updated on food recalls by regularly checking the FDA's website at www.fda.gov or signing up for recall alerts. When purchasing food products, always check packaging dates and lot codes, and report any concerns about product safety to the FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your area.

For those who have consumed the recalled tea and are concerned about their health, don't hesitate to contact a healthcare provider for guidance and potential testing.