The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and international partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to Sweet Cream-brand mini pastries manufactured in Italy and exported into the United States by Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. of Quebec, Canada. On January 21, 2025, the FDA was notified about an outbreak of Salmonella in the United States, which is the same strain investigated in Canada. The CFIA informed the FDA that their investigation linked their outbreak to Sweet Cream-brand mini pastries, and Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. initiated a recall of all Sweet Cream-brand mini pastry products with best by dates from 2025/06/17 through 2025/11/15 (June 17- November 15, 2025). The recalled products were imported by two distributors in the U.S. One distributor had no product on hand, and the second distributor quarantined all products on hand and informed all of their downstream customers of the recall. As part of this investigation, the FDA conducted traceback for one of the U.S. cases and identified that they were served recalled Sweet Cream-brand mini pastries at a restaurant prior to becoming sick. The restaurant received the pastries from one of the U.S. distributors. As of January 29, 2025, a total of 18 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states. Of the 18 people for whom information is available, one person has been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The recalled mini pastries were distributed in FL, NJ, NY, and PA to food service locations such as hotel cafes, bakeries, institutions, and restaurants. The mini pastries were also served at catered events. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-mini-pastries-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
