Canada Frozen Pastry Recall Issued Over Salmonella Risk
Canada frozen pastry recall warnings are spreading after a series of frozen baked goods were pulled from shelves due to a dangerous health risk. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a nationwide alert about multiple frozen pastries contaminated with salmonella—a pathogen that can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable individuals.
The recall includes several products sold under the brands Sweet Cream and D. Effe T. These pastries reached Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and possibly other provinces. They were sold to the general public, as well as to restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens.
What You Need to Know About the Recalled Pastries
The CFIA discovered the issue during an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. So far, at least one illness may be linked to these pastries. This is the second major recall this year involving Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc., the company that imported the products.
The following items are part of the recall:
Sweet Cream Products:
- Mini Lobster Tail (Apollini Mignon)
Affected lots: 24197, 24208, 24288, 24326, 25013 - Large Lobster Tail (Apollo K2)
Affected lots: 24189, 24201, 24204, 24327, 24330, 25010 - Napoli-Style Puff Pastry (Sfogliata Napoli)
Affected lots: 24183, 24193, 24194, 24207, 24208, 24317, 24334, 24344 - Mini Layered Pastry (Mini Sfogliatella)
Affected lots: 24184, 24211, 24250, 24284, 24305, 24316 - Chocolate-Filled Mini Sfogliatella (Mini Sfogliatella Cioccolato)
Affected lots: 24210, 24253, 24337
D. Effe T. Products:
- Mini Lobster Tail (Apollini Mignon)
Affected lots: 24197, 24208, 24288, 24326, 25013 - Large Lobster Tail (Apollo K2)
Affected lots: 24189, 24201, 24204, 24327, 24330, 25010 - Napoli-Style Pastry (Sfogliata Napoli)
Affected lots: 24183, 24193, 24194, 24207, 24208, 24317, 24334, 24344 - Mini Flaky Pastry (Mini Sfogliatella)
Affected lots: 24184, 24211, 24250, 24284, 24305, 24316 - Mini Chocolate Sfogliatella
Affected lots: 24210, 24253, 24337
Salmonella Risk in Frozen Pastries
According to the CFIA, food contaminated with salmonella may not show obvious signs like bad smell or taste, but it can still be dangerous. The most at-risk groups include children, pregnant women, seniors, and anyone with weakened immune systems.
“Even one serving of contaminated food can cause illness,” the CFIA said. “We’re advising people not to eat, serve, sell, or distribute any of the recalled items. Instead, they should return them to the store or throw them out.”
In January, a similar recall linked to the same importer led to 79 confirmed salmonella cases across Canada, with 24 hospitalizations. That outbreak has since been declared over, but the new recall serves as a reminder to check frozen foods carefully before eating.
The CFIA is continuing its investigation and says more products may be recalled if additional safety concerns are found.
If you or someone you know has eaten any of the recalled pastries and is feeling unwell, especially with symptoms like fever, diarrhea, or stomach cramps, it’s important to seek medical advice.
The Canada frozen pastry recall is still active, and updates will be shared by the CFIA as they come in.
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