A widespread food recall has been issued for a variety of frozen pastries under the brands Sweet Cream and D. Effe T. due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The affected products have been distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and possibly other provinces and territories.
Consumers are being warned not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products, as they may pose a serious health risk, especially to vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.
Impacted Products:
The recalled frozen pastries include the following varieties and lot numbers:
D. Effe T. – “Apollini Mignon” / “Mini Lobster Tail”
Lot numbers: 24197, 24208, 24288, 24326, 25013
D. Effe T. – “Apollo K2” / “Big Lobster Tail”
Lot numbers: 24189, 24201, 24204, 24330, 24327, 24330, 25010
D. Effe T. – “Sfogliata Napoli” / “Big Sfoglia Napoli”
Lot numbers: 24183, 24193, 24194, 24207, 24208, 24317, 24334, 24344
D. Effe T. – “Mini Sfogliatella” / “Mini Sfogliatelle”
Lot numbers: 24184, 24211, 24250, 24284, 24305, 24316
D. Effe T. – “Mini Sfogliatella Cioccolato” / “Mini Chocolate Sfogliatele”
Lot numbers: 24210, 24253, 24337
Sweet Cream – “Apollini Mignon” / “Mini Lobster Tail”
Lot numbers: 24197, 24208, 24288, 24326, 25013
Sweet Cream – “Apollo K2” / “Big Lobster Tail”
Lot numbers: 24189, 24201, 24204, 24330, 24327, 24330, 25010
Sweet Cream – “Sfogliata Napoli” / “Big Sfoglia Napoli”
Lot numbers: 24183, 24193, 24194, 24207, 24208, 24317, 24334, 24344
Sweet Cream – “Mini Sfogliatella” / “Mini Sfogliatelle”
Lot numbers: 24184, 24211, 24250, 24284, 24305, 24316
Sweet Cream – “Mini Sfogliatella Cioccolato” / “Mini Chocolate Sfogliatele”
Lot numbers: 24210, 24253, 24337
Important Consumer Guidance:
Health Risk Information:
Salmonella contamination can cause a range of health issues. Though contaminated food may appear normal, it can still cause illness. Symptoms usually appear within 6 to 72 hours and may include:
Serious complications such as severe arthritis can also occur, especially in at-risk populations.
If symptoms occur after consuming one of the recalled items, consult a healthcare provider immediately.
Stay informed with official food recall alerts from Health Canada and ensure all recalled items are promptly removed from your kitchen or retail space.