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Posted in Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella on February 18, 2025
A Salmonella outbreak linked to Sweet Cream brand mini pastries has finally been announced in the United States. This outbreak has also impacted our neighbor to the north as well.
Imported Sweet Cream brand mini pastries exported by a Canadian company have been connected to the outbreak, where 87 people have fallen sick.
Here’s what we know about the Sweet Cream brand mini pastries Salmonella outbreak.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state, local, and international partners have been investigating an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses.
The same strain of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to 18 cases in the United States was also discovered in a Canadian outbreak.
As of January 29, 2025, there have been 18 people associated with the outbreak in the US across seven states. No deaths have been reported, but one person has been hospitalized.
US outbreak patients have been reported in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The last date of illness onset was December 6, 2024.
Only five people were available for interview. But of those five, three reported eating pastries before becoming sick.
The FDA traceback investigation linked one of the U.S. cases to a restaurant serving these Sweet Cream brand mini pastries, where the customer consumed them prior to becoming sick.
The FDA has announced that all Sweet Cream brand mini pastry products from Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. of Quebec, Canada with best by dates from 2025/06/17 through 2025/11/15 (June 17 to November 15, 2025) are subject to the recall.
Importations Piu Che Dolci, Inc. Recalls
Sweet Cream Brand Mini Pasties
Best By: 2025/06/17 to 2025/11/15
Photo courtesy of FDA
Photo courtesy of FDA
Recalled product was distributed to the states of Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. However, product may have been further distributed, accounting for additional states in the outbreak.
Two distributors imported the recalled product. One distributor no longer had product on hand. The other quarantined all available product and notified downstream customers.
The FDA continues to investigate this outbreak as more information becomes available.
The Salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to Sweet Cream brand mini pastries is a bit larger.
So far there have been 69 illnesses associated with the outbreak. No deaths have been reported, but there have been 22 hospitalizations.
Illnesses have been reported in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick.
If you have recently eaten these now-recalled Sweet Cream brand mini pastries recently, monitor yourself for symptoms. Especially if you are at higher risk of serious illness. Those at higher risk include young children, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of salmonellosis, the illness associated with Salmonella infection, usually involve diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever.
People usually begin feeling sick anywhere from 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Most of the time people feel better within a week (around four to seven days).
Most healthy people will recover on their own without medical assistance and are not recommended to take antibiotics for minor illnesses. However, some people may experience more serious symptoms or severe illnesses. Seek medical attention if your condition worsens.
If you become sick with a Salmonella infection and may be linked to this outbreak of Salmonella from Sweet Cream brand mini pastries, you may be wondering what you should do.
Most cases of foodborne illness go unreported, as healthy people often experience mild symptoms and do not need medical intervention.
When an outbreak occurs, every bit of data can be important. If you become sick with Salmonella and may be part of this outbreak, there are a few things you can do to help.
Most importantly, take care of yourself. Monitor your symptoms and seek medical attention immediately if your symptoms become more severe. Stay hydrated. Like most diarrheal illnesses, Salmonella infection symptoms can dehydrate the body. This can become a serious problem if left unchecked.
Any of the foods you have eaten may be the source of your illness. While the outbreak has been narrowed down to Sweet Cream brand mini pastries, this could change as more information becomes available. The more thorough you can make your list, the better.
Additional information could expand or narrow down the scope of the source. Every bit helps.
If you are not sick enough to seek medical attention, you can still reach out to your local health department. In most cases, they will want a sample to compare your illness with others in the outbreak. If you have been to a doctor, they will likely order these tests and forward them to the local health department. However, it is a good idea to bring up the potential link.
If you have been impacted by a foodborne outbreak, you likely have your hands full with the hard work of getting better or taking care of a loved one. It can be a stressful time with more questions than answers. You may be wondering who is responsible for the medical bills? How will you cover expenses from time lost from work? How can you hold those responsible for your illness accountable for their liability?
An experienced Salmonella lawyer can help you navigate the complicated legal process. Gathering evidence, researching your case, and representing you in mediation or court.
If you believe you are part of this Salmonella outbreak linked to Sweet Cream brand mini pastries or have become sick from consuming contaminated food, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC can help. The experienced Salmonella and food poisoning lawyers have helped many families going through this terrible experience receive millions of dollars from liable parties in an effort to hold them accountable where it gets their attention most. Their bank accounts.
Call (833) 330-3663 for a free consultation and a compassionate member of the team will go over the details of your situation to determine if you have a legal case. You can also click here to email.
By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)