Dollarama recalls Heavenly Spices garlic powder over bacillus

A nationwide recall of Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder sold at Dollarama stores across Canada is underway after federal inspectors found the product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the recall on July 15, classifying it as a Class 2 food safety notification, indicating a moderate risk where consumption could lead to short-term or non-life-threatening health problems.

The recalled product is a 70-gram container with UPC 6 67888 50634 7 and a best before date of January 30, 2029. The CFIA has urged consumers and retailers not to use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected garlic powder. Officials advise that anyone who has purchased the product should immediately discard it or return it to a Dollarama location for a refund. The agency is continuing to verify that the product is being removed from store shelves nationwide. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the contaminated spice.

Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming bacterium known to cause food poisoning, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, typically appearing within hours of...