Dollar Store Danger: The Unseen Risks of Cheap Spice Blends The recent recall of Heavenly Spices' garlic powder from Dollarama stores across Canada is just the latest in a string of food safety alerts that have left consumers on high alert.
This seemingly innocuous product, however, hides a complex web of issues tied to our globalized food system.
Bacillus cereus contamination has been linked to improperly stored foods for decades, making the recall itself hardly surprising. What is striking, though, is the sheer volume of recalls in recent weeks.