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Dollarama recalls garlic powder sold in stores across Canada

The CFIA says Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder is being recalled due to bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that could cause vomiting and diarrhea

Dollarama recalls garlic powder sold in stores across Canada
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The CFIA says Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder is being recalled due to bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that could cause vomiting and diarrhea

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Source A garlic powder sold in Dollarama stores across Canada is being recalled, according to a notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Wednesday. Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder is being recalled due to bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that could cause vomiting and diarrhea, the CFIA notice read. The product, which comes in 70 g container with UPC (the 12-digit bar code) of “6 67888 50634 7” and a best before code of “BB: 2029 JAN 30 GP 30ZV PIT,” is being pulled from shelves due to “microbial contamination,” the CFIA said. It advises those who have purchased the spice not to use, sell, serve or distribute it. The product recall, was listed as a Class 2, which the CFIA classfies as “a moderate risk that consuming the food may lead to short-term or non-life threatening health problems.” What is bacillus cereus? According to Health Canada’s website, bacillus cereus is...

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Jul 16, 2026
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