Dollarama Garlic Powder Recalled Over Bacteria Fears

Heavenly Spices garlic powder, widely available at Dollarama locations across Canada and online, is subject to a nationwide recall. Health officials have identified a potential contamination risk from Bacillus cereus, a bacterium capable of causing foodborne illness.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency classified this recall as Class 2, indicating potential for temporary or non-life-threatening health effects. Consumers should avoid using, selling, or distributing the recalled 70-gram containers.

Customers who purchased the affected garlic powder are instructed by Dollarama to dispose of it. For their inconvenience, Dollarama offers a $2 e-gift card as a replacement, obtainable by contacting their customer service.

Bacillus cereus symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, typically lasting 24 to 48 hours. This recall follows other recent food safety concerns, including a recall of Pillsbury bread products for potential glass fragments and an iceberg lettuce recall linked to a Cyclospora outbreak.