Public Health Canada reported that the outbreak of Salmonella linked to Italian pastries is over

The Public Health Agency in Canada reported that it has closed its investigation into the outbreak of Salmonella linked to Sweet Cream mini pastry and D. Effe T. brand Lemon Delight and Tartlet with Forest Fruits as the likely sources of the Salmonella outbreak imported from Italy. In total, 79 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness were linked to this outbreak (British Columbia (4), Alberta (5), Ontario (26), Quebec (43), and New Brunswick (1).  Of the cases reported, 24 people have been hospitalized, and there have been no deaths. The outbreak appears to be over, and the investigation has been closed.

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