More pastries are being recalled in Canada after a salmonella outbreak that sickened 79

Heads up, Canada — the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) just dropped another product recall as part of a salmonella outbreak investigation.

If you've purchased pastries at a grocery counter recently, you'll want to take a closer look.

This latest food recall in Canada includes several Italian-style treats that were sold across five provinces and possibly beyond, and some of them may not even have labels that tell you what they are. The CFIA says these products may be contaminated with salmonella — a bacteria that can cause fever, vomiting and other nasty symptoms.

This new round of CFIA recalls is tied to Sweet Cream and D. Effe T.-brand pastries — the same brands involved in a salmonella outbreak earlier this year, when 79 Canadians got sick, 24 of which required hospitalization.

While that outbreak investigation was closed in March, it appears the two pastry brands are facing a similar issue again, with one illness already linked to the latest recall.

Here's what to check for in your pantry or freezer this time around:

• Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand "Apollini Mignon" or "Mini Lobster Tail"
• Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand "Apollo K2" or "Big Lobster Tail"
• Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand "Sfogliata Napoli" or "Big Sfoglia Napoli"
• Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand "Mini Sfogliatella" or "Mini Sfogliatelle"
• Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand "Mini Sfogliatella Cioccolato" or "Mini Chocolate Sfogliatele"

The recalled items were sold in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec, although the CFIA notes they may have also reached other regions.

Most consumers would have purchased these from a clerk at a store's pastry counter or in smaller, repackaged formats, so they might not be labelled with the brand name. If you're unsure about whether a pastry you have is affected by the recall, you can call the store where you bought it to check. If in doubt, toss it out or return it where you bought it.

So far, one illness has been linked to this particular product recall, and the CFIA hasn't ruled out more. If you feel sick after eating these, contact your doctor.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, salmonella symptoms usually show up within 6 to 72 hours and can include fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and sudden headaches. Vulnerable people — like kids under 5, adults over 60, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems — should be extra cautious as they are at the highest risk.

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