Garlic Powder Recall at Dollarama and Other Food News

What’s Happening with Dollarama’s Garlic Powder?

Imagine you bought a little jar of garlic powder to spice up your dinner — but it might make you sick. That’s what’s going on in Canada right now!

A popular garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores (a big discount store chain across Canada) is being recalled. Health officials announced this week that it might have tiny germs in it.

Who Said So and What Product Is It?

• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is like a team of food safety guards in Canada.
• On Wednesday, they said: "Don’t use the Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores everywhere in Canada."
• The reason? It may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus (say: bah-SIL-us se-REE-us). That’s a fancy name for a tiny bacterium (a kind of germ) that can upset your tummy.

Why Is This Germ a Problem?

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is America’s food safety team, Bacillus cereus can cause:

• Nausea (feeling like you want to throw up)
• Vomiting
• Tummy cramps
• Watery diarrhea (runny poop)

The CFIA was super clear in their notice:

"Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product."

How Serious Is It?

The CFIA labeled this a Class 2 recall. In kid terms:

• This means there is a moderate risk.
• If someone eats it, they might feel sick for a short time, but it’s usually not life-threatening (you probably won’t die from it).

What Should You Do If You Bought It?

A Dollarama spokesperson told CTVNews.ca on Friday that if you bought this garlic powder:

1. Throw it away — don’t cook with it!
2. Contact Dollarama Customer Service to ask for a $2.00 e-gift card as a replacement (like a little digital coupon).

What Does the Recalled Product Look Like?

• It was sold in 70-gram containers (a small jar).
• You could buy it in stores or online at Dollarama.

Important: Even though it’s a small jar, don’t keep it "just in case." Toss it out!

Other Foods Being Recalled Lately

This garlic powder isn’t the only food pulled from shelves:

• General Mills (a big food company) recalled over 735,000 packages of Pillsbury bread rolls because they might contain tiny pieces of glass. Ouch!
• Taylor Farms, a fresh produce supplier, is getting ready for a recall linked to a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora (another germ). But they say their branded salad products are not connected to the sicknesses.

Fun Side Note: Overpriced Stuff?

In a totally separate chat, FOX Business anchors (TV news hosts) talked about products they think are way too expensive. They mentioned:

• Bottled water
• Dyson hair dryers
• Luxury handbags
• McDonald’s value meals

They had a friendly debate about whether the quality is worth the cost. (No recall there — just opinions!)

Summary

To wrap it up simply:

• Heavenly Spices garlic powder at Dollarama Canada is recalled due to possible Bacillus cereus germs.
• It’s a Class 2 (moderate risk) recall — can cause short-term tummy troubles.
• If you have it: throw it away or get a $2 e-gift card from Dollarama.
• Other recalls: Pillsbury rolls (glass risk) and Taylor Farms salads (germ outbreak investigation).

FAQ

1. What is Bacillus cereus?
It’s a type of bacteria (germ) that can grow in food like meat, stews, gravies, vanilla sauce, and cooked rice if they’re left out too long. It can make you feel sick with vomiting or diarrhea for 1–2 days.

2. Is the garlic powder recall dangerous?
It’s rated moderate risk (Class 2). That means it could make you feel sick for a short time, but it’s usually not deadly.

3. How do I get my $2 back for the garlic powder?
Throw the product away, then contact Dollarama Customer Service directly and they’ll give you a $2.00 e-gift card.

4. Are Taylor Farms branded salads safe?
Taylor Farms says their branded salads are not tied to the Cyclospora outbreak, even though they are preparing a recall for some ingredients.

5. Why are Pillsbury rolls being recalled?
Because more than 735,000 packages might have small pieces of glass inside — and nobody wants to crunch on that!