Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleErin KellerSunday 19 July 2026 14:33 BSTThe recall affects Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold nationwide in stores and online (Getty Images)Heavenly Spices garlic powder, sold at Dollarama stores across Canada and online, has been recalled due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus, a bacterium known to cause foodborne illness.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Class 2 recall, indicating that consuming the product could lead to temporary or non-life-threatening health effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and watery diarrhea, typically lasting 24 to 48 hours.Consumers who purchased the 70-gram containers of the affected garlic powder are advised not to use, sell, serve, or distribute the product and should dispose of it immediately.Dollarama is offering customers a $2 e-gift card as a replacement for the recalled garlic powder, which can be obtained by contacting their customer service.This recall is part of a recent increase in food safety alerts, following other significant recalls this week, including General Mills' Pillsbury bread products for potential glass contamination and Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce due to a Cyclospora outbreak.In fullRecall ordered for popular dollar-store seasoning over severe diarrhea and nausea riskMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in