Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Canada Recalls Garlic Powder Over Health Concerns
Canada's food safety agency has asked people to stop using a certain garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores.
The garlic powder might have a tiny germ that can make people sick.
The germ, called Bacillus cereus, can cause tummy aches, throwing up, and diarrhea.
Even though no one has gotten sick yet, it's better to be safe.
If you have this garlic powder, you should throw it away.
Dollarama is giving a small gift card to people who bought it as a sorry.
This is one of several food safety alerts happening in North America right now.
Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores recalled due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination.
The recall is nationwide and includes products sold in-store and online.
Bacillus cereus can cause food poisoning with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are advised to dispose of the product.
Dollarama is offering a $2.00 e-gift card as compensation for affected customers.
- Who
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Dollarama
- What
- Recall of Heavenly Spices garlic powder due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination
- When
- Recent (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Dollarama stores across Canada and online
- Why
- Potential health risk from Bacillus cereus contamination
- Product
- Heavenly Spices garlic powder
- Container Size
- 70-gram
- Retailer
- Dollarama
- Contaminant
- Bacillus cereus
- Risk Level
- Class 2 (Moderate)
- Symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, watery diarrhea
- Compensation
- $2.00 e-gift card