# Major Recall Alert: Frozen Pastries Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Consumers are being urged to check their freezers following a **major recall of frozen pastries** in Canada. Various products under the **D. Effe T. and Sweet Cream brands**—including popular items like “Apollini Mignon” (Mini Lobster Tail), “Apollo K2” (Big Lobster Tail), “Mini Sfogliatella Cioccolato” (Mini Chocolate Sfogliatele), and “Sfogliata Napoli” (Big Sfoglia Napoli)—have been pulled from the marketplace due to the risk of **Salmonella contamination**. This recall emphasizes the importance of food safety to prevent serious illnesses.
## Why This Recall is Important
Salmonella contamination poses significant dangers to public health. Consuming food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria can lead to symptoms such as:
- **Stomach cramps**
- **Diarrhea**
- **Vomiting**
- **Fever**
For vulnerable populations like children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems, the infection can result in severe complications and even hospitalization. Given these risks, the recall ensures the necessary preventative steps are taken to protect public health.
For further information about this recall, visit [Health Canada's official recall page](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sweet-cream-brand-and-effe-t-brand-frozen-pastries-recalled-due-salmonella).
### Details of the Recall
The following frozen pastry products have been affected:
- **Product Names**:
- “Apollini Mignon” or "Mini Lobster Tail"
- “Apollo K2” or "Big Lobster Tail"
- “Mini Sfogliatella Cioccolato” or “Mini Chocolate Sfogliatele”
- “Mini Sfogliatella” or “Mini Sfogliatelle”
- “Sfogliata Napoli” or "Big Sfoglia Napoli"
- **Brands**: D. Effe T., Sweet Cream
- **Reason for Recall**: Possible **Salmonella contamination**
- **Date Announced**: 28601
These frozen pastries may have already reached consumers or businesses across Canada. If you have purchased any of these items, it is essential to follow the guidance below to stay safe.
### What You Should Do
Take these **immediate precautions** if you own any of the recalled products:
1. **Stop consumption immediately**. Do not eat these products under any circumstances.
2. **Check your stash**. Look in your freezer to identify these pastries by their labels or packaging.
3. **Dispose of the product**. If you have identified the recalled pastries, throw them out or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
4. **Sanitize surfaces**. Clean any surfaces the affected products may have touched to prevent cross-contamination.
5. **Monitor your health**. If you or anyone in your household experiences symptoms of Salmonella infection after consuming these products, contact a healthcare professional immediately.
Images of the product labels are available for easy identification:
For further details, visit the [official recall page](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sweet-cream-brand-and-effe-t-brand-frozen-pastries-recalled-due-salmonella).
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