The heavenly spices garlic powder recall is now in effect at Dollarama stores across Canada after The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. Customers who bought the 70-gram garlic powder in stores or online were told to throw it away and not use it.
The recall covers a nationwide sale, which puts the same product in front of customers in more than one buying channel. Dollarama said people who purchased the garlic powder can contact Customer Service for a $2.00 e-gift card.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Wednesday and classified it as a Class 2 event. That classification means the agency saw a moderate risk of short-term or non-life-threatening health effects.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Bacillus cereus can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. It also said symptoms typically last between 24 and 48 hours.
Dollarama Customer Service for
Dollarama told customers who purchased the product to throw it away, and the agency said the affected garlic powder should not be used, sold, served or distributed. For anyone who still has a 70-gram container, the practical step is simple: remove it from use and contact Dollarama Customer Service for the $2.00 e-gift card replacement.
The product was sold in stores and online, so the recall reaches both in-person shoppers and customers who ordered it remotely. The open question is how many people bought the affected garlic powder before Wednesday.
