Health Canada on Wednesday issued a nationwide recall for several frozen dessert items after 69 people — including 24 Ontarians — were reported sick amid a salmonella outbreak.
Canada's health department recalled Sweet Cream mini pastries and D. Effe T. brand lemon delight desserts and forest fruit tartlets.
The desserts, which were shipped to grocery stores, restaurants, cafeterias and hospitals, should not be consumed, used, sold, served or distributed. The recalled desserts have also been served at catered events, Health Canada reported.
Of the 69 people reported sick in Canada, 22 individuals were hospitalized after eating the desserts.
No deaths have been reported.
Health Canada said the affected persons were from three to 88 years old. More than half of those reported sick are female.
In total, 24 people were reported sick in Ontario, four in British Columbia, three in Alberta, 37 in Quebec and one in New Brunswick.
The first instances of salmonella in connection to the frozen desserts was reported in September 2024.
Businesses and individual buyers have been asked to check if they are in possession of the recalled desserts. The products should be thrown out or returned to point of purchase.
The D. Effe T. lemon delight desserts display the UPC code 8 058302 730097 and a best before up to and including Dec. 11, 2025. The UPC code for the recalled tartlet is 8 058302 730080 and the best before date is up to and including Dec. 11, 2025.
The Sweet Cream mini pastries were sold in three different trays, all of which have been recalled. The affected UPC codes are 8 058302 730028, 8 058302 730004 and 8 058302 730011, with best before dates from June 17, 2025 up to and including Oct. 15, 2025.
Health Canada is continuing to investigate the salmonella outbreak.
What is salmonella?
Salmonella is a foodborne bacterial illness usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry and egg products or by drinking unpasteurized milk.
A person diagnosed with salmonella may experience a range of symptoms, including chills, a fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and headaches.
Symptoms usually begin within six to 72 hours after exposure and end within four to seven days.
A person infected with salmonella can spread the bacteria for several days to several weeks after they contract the illness. If you have been diagnosed with salmonella or any other gastrointestinal illness, you should not cook food for other people.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of salmonella should contact their health care provider.
Most people diagnosed with salmonella make a full recovery after a few days. Older adults, young children, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of severe illness and hospitalization.