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CFIA Recalls Dollarama Garlic Powder Over Bacillus Threat.

7/18/2026

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Health officials warned Canadians to avoid a specific garlic powder after a contamination alert.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled Heavenly Spices 70-gram garlic powder sold at Dollarama nationwide because Bacillus cereus was found.
The agency’s notice instructs retailers and consumers not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Bacillus cereus can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea if ingested.

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Health officials warned Canadians to avoid a specific garlic powder after a contamination alert.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled Heavenly Spices 70-gram garlic powder sold at Dollarama nationwide because Bacillus cereus was found.
The agency’s notice instructs retailers and consumers not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Bacillus cereus can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea if ingested.