Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores across Canada was recalled Wednesday after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. The seasoning was sold in 70-gram containers at Dollarama locations nationwide and through the retailer's online store.
The CFIA classified the action as a Class 2 recall, meaning the product could cause temporary or non-life-threatening health effects if eaten. That warning still came with a blunt instruction: do not use, sell, serve or distribute it.
For shoppers searching for the garlic powder recall today, the reason is simple. The product reached households through a national retailer, and the recall affects a common kitchen ingredient that can be used quickly and without much thought. Bacillus cereus can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea, and illness typically lasts 24 to 48 hours.
The timing also leaves one practical question hanging over the recall: how much of the product is already in homes. The CFIA did not say how the contamination was discovered or whether any illnesses have been reported, but it did say the risk was serious enough to pull the seasoning from circulation. That is the difference between a label and a recall order.
Dollarama told customers who bought the garlic powder to throw it away and said they can contact Dollarama Customer Service for a $2 e-gift card replacement. The move matches the warning from the CFIA and shows how quickly a routine pantry item can become a food-safety issue once a bacterium linked to improperly stored foods enters the supply chain. Related coverage on the Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder Recall Hits Dollarama Stores Across Canada is available here:
