Full Breakdown
Recall of Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder Sold at Dollarama Stores Across Canada
7/18/2026, 9:28:39 PM
Core Event
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Class 2 recall on Wednesday for the Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold in 70-gram containers at Dollarama locations nationwide and through the retailer’s online store. The agency said the seasoning may be contaminated with *Bacillus cereus*, a bacterium that can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The recall is classified as moderate risk, indicating that consumption could lead to short-term, non-life-threatening health effects.
Official Statements & Responses
The CFIA’s recall notice instructs the public to “do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.” Dollarama’s spokesperson, speaking to CTVNews.ca, advised customers to discard any purchased packages and offered a $2.00 e-gift card as compensation for those who contact the retailer’s customer-service line.
Background & Context
The garlic-powder recall follows a recent wave of food-safety alerts in North America. Earlier in the week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that General Mills was pulling more than 735,000 packages of Pillsbury bread products over possible glass contamination. At the same time, fresh-produce supplier Taylor Farms began voluntarily removing iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked the region to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak affecting at least 34 states.
Data & Statistics
- *Bacillus cereus* infections typically last 24–48 hours.
- The CFIA classified the recall as Class 2, denoting a moderate risk of short-term health effects.
- The recalled product was sold in 70-gram containers both in-store and online.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” — CFIA recall notice
- “Customers can also contact Dollarama Customer Service directly for a $2.00 e-gift card as a replacement,” — Dollarama spokesperson
- “That's a bacteria that can cause food poisoning, and infection from it can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.” — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (cited by sources)
- “Illness typically lasts between 24 and 48 hours.” — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (cited by sources)
