Kraft Canada Inc. is warning consumers that its Baker's white chocolate baking squares may be contaminated with salmonella.

The product, which was distributed across the country, is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

The recall announced Thursday applies to the Baker's white chocolate baking squares sold in the 170-gram size with the UPC code 0 66188 00860 3 and the best before dates of 08 AL 04 and 08 MA 19.

Food tainted with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled, but the bacteria can cause symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Salmonella may cause serious and in severe cases deadly infections in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

No associated illnesses have been reported.

Consumers with the affected product can call Kraft Canada at 1-800-816-9432 for more information and to request a replacement product.