The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported 61 cases of salmonella across the country, with 17 requiring hospitalization. These cases have been linked to recalled mini pastries.
The Sweet Cream brand mini pastries have been distributed at various locations, including bakeries, hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and retirement residences. They have also been served at catered events.
The majority of the illnesses, 33 out of 61, have been reported in Quebec. Ontario has reported 21 cases, British Columbia four, Alberta two, and New Brunswick one.
The individuals who have become ill range in age from three to 88 years old, with 61% being female.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Sweet Cream mini patisserie four-kilogram boxes and one-kilogram trays with best before dates from June 17, 2025, to November 15, 2025.
Healthy individuals infected with salmonella may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. The infection can be more severe for young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
5 Comments
Karamba
The negligence shown in food safety is unacceptable. How did these pastries ever make it to our shelves?
Matzomaster
I'm tired of food recalls. When will companies take consumer safety seriously?
Rotfront
This is alarming! How could a brand let this happen? People need to be held accountable.
Matzomaster
Why are these pastries still being distributed if they are linked to Salmonella? Seems like a massive oversight.
Karamba
We need more communication like this to ensure everyone knows about food safety!