Quebec health authorities are warning the public not to eat certain “trompe-l’oeil” pastries sold in Montreal and other parts of the province after they were found to be at risk of contamination with Staphylococcus aureus.
The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ) issued the warning Monday in collaboration with the City of Montreal and Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Belle Bleue Inc.
The affected pastries, all varieties and sizes, were sold until Aug. 14 at the bakery’s location at 1865 Jean-Talon St. E. in Montreal, as well as pastry shops in Granby, Beloeil, Saint-Hyacinthe and Drummondville.
MAPAQ says the products have been recalled and anyone who still has one should not eat it.
Food contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus may not look or smell spoiled. Symptoms of food poisoning can include sudden nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhea, usually beginning within 30 minutes to eight hours after eating contaminated food.
MAPAQ says complaints associated with the consumption of the products have been reported.
Anyone who develops symptoms after eating one of the affected pastries is advised to consult a health professional.
