Shitty.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
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Published Jul 16, 2026 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 1 minute read
A Dollarama store is photographed in Montreal on June 17, 2024.
A Dollarama store is photographed in Montreal on June 17, 2024. Photo by Andrej Ivanov / Files /Bloomberg
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 a foodborne illness that is “a common cause of food poisoning, diarrheal syndrome, emetic syndrome, and gastroenteritis.”
The spore-forming bacterium is “generally resistant to heating, freezing, drying, and gamma-ray and ultraviolet radiation,” Health Canada said.
“This illness, which is characterized by symptoms such as watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting, often lasts for 12 to 24 hours, or up to several days,” it said.
“B. cereus food poisoning rarely leads to complications and mortality; however, occasional fatalities have been reported, including three deaths caused by the necrotic enterotoxin CytK (a pore-forming toxin produced by certain strains of bacillus cereus),” Health Canada said.
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Hershey’s Kisses recalled in Canada over possible nut allergy concerns
The chocolate 'may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction' to those with allergies
Author of the article
enette Wilford
Published Aug 03, 2026 • Last updated 23 hours ago • 1 minute read
Hershey's Kisses being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Kiss 'em goodbye... maybe... CFIA
A popular Hershey’s chocolate product has been recalled across Canada.
Hershey’s Kisses — specifically, Creamy Milk Chocolate — are being recalled due to possible presence of almonds not indicated on the packaging, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said in an advisory.
The voluntary recall was triggered by the company after it received one reported reaction linked with consumption of these products, the notice stated.
Two sizes of packages — 104 g (UPC code 0 56600 62076 6) and 200 g (UPC code 0 56600 20203 0) — both of which have best before dates of June 1, 2027 are affected.
The codes possibly affecting Kisses in the 104 g packaging are:
51GXPB160F
51GXPB160G
51GXPB161L
51GXPB260F
51GXPB260G
51GXPB357G
51GXPB360G
51GXPB361L
51HXPB161L
51HXPB261L
The codes possibly affecting Kisses in the 200 g packaging are:
51GXPT158M
51GXPT162D
51GXPT258M
51GXPT262C
51GXPT262D
51GXPT358K
51GXPT358M
51GXPT358N
51GXPT362C
51GXPT362D
51GXPV157B
51HXPT162D
51HXPV157B
51HXPY157B
Hershey's Kisses being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Hershey’s Kisses being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. CFIA
Customers with allergies or sensitivities to tree nuts are advised to not consume the chocolate “as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction,” the agency said.
Consumers are also advised to not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products.
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased, according to CFIA.
Anyone with questions, concerns or require more information can call Hershey Consumer Relations at 1-800-468-1714 or email information@inspection.gc.ca.
Recent Costco recall
The recall comes after Mondelez Canada last week voluntarily recalled Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo Candy Bars sold at Costco Canada.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pistachio may risk serious allergic reactions by consuming this product,” the notice from the retailer warned.
The boxes are sold only as a 12 x 38 g tray at Costco Business Centres or online.
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The chocolate 'may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction' to those with allergies
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enette WilfordPublished Aug 03, 2026 • Last updated 23 hours ago • 1 minute read
Hershey's Kisses being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Kiss 'em goodbye... maybe... CFIA
A popular Hershey’s chocolate product has been recalled across Canada.
Hershey’s Kisses — specifically, Creamy Milk Chocolate — are being recalled due to possible presence of almonds not indicated on the packaging, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said in an advisory.
The voluntary recall was triggered by the company after it received one reported reaction linked with consumption of these products, the notice stated.
Two sizes of packages — 104 g (UPC code 0 56600 62076 6) and 200 g (UPC code 0 56600 20203 0) — both of which have best before dates of June 1, 2027 are affected.
The codes possibly affecting Kisses in the 104 g packaging are:
51GXPB160F
51GXPB160G
51GXPB161L
51GXPB260F
51GXPB260G
51GXPB357G
51GXPB360G
51GXPB361L
51HXPB161L
51HXPB261L
The codes possibly affecting Kisses in the 200 g packaging are:
51GXPT158M
51GXPT162D
51GXPT258M
51GXPT262C
51GXPT262D
51GXPT358K
51GXPT358M
51GXPT358N
51GXPT362C
51GXPT362D
51GXPV157B
51HXPT162D
51HXPV157B
51HXPY157B
Hershey's Kisses being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Hershey’s Kisses being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. CFIA
Customers with allergies or sensitivities to tree nuts are advised to not consume the chocolate “as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction,” the agency said.
Consumers are also advised to not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products.
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased, according to CFIA.
Anyone with questions, concerns or require more information can call Hershey Consumer Relations at 1-800-468-1714 or email information@inspection.gc.ca.
Recent Costco recall
The recall comes after Mondelez Canada last week voluntarily recalled Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo Candy Bars sold at Costco Canada.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pistachio may risk serious allergic reactions by consuming this product,” the notice from the retailer warned.
The boxes are sold only as a 12 x 38 g tray at Costco Business Centres or online.
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First deaths linked to cyclospora outbreak as Canadian officials see increased cases
The two people in Michigan had 'significant underlying health conditions'
Author of the articleenette Wilford
Published Aug 04, 2026 • Last updated 17 hours ago • 2 minute read
Romaine lettuce is displayed on a shelf at a supermarket on April 23, 2018 in San Rafael, California.
Romaine lettuce is displayed on a shelf at a supermarket on April 23, 2018 in San Rafael, California. Photo by Justin Sullivan /Getty Images
Health officials in Michigan have confirmed the first two deaths related to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the United States.
The parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water can cause severe diarrhea.
The deaths come as both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigate the parasite they’ve linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce across nearly the entire country.
The two individuals who died had “significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration,” state health authorities said.
No further details on the deceased were provided by Michigan’s health department.
Outbreak has spread to 45 states
While the outbreak has infected thousands of people — spreading to 45 states with more than 6,700 laboratory-confirmed cases reported, according to the CDC, the health agency says deaths from cyclosporiasis are far from common as it is “not usually life-threatening.”
Michigan has become a hotbed for the foodborne illness, with records showing more than 11,000 cases and 193 hospitalizations, though many have not been laboratory-confirmed.
What officials in Ontario are reporting
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is urging residents to take precautions when travelling to Michigan, given the significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases.
As of Friday, Windsor-Essex had identified 24 cases of cyclosporiasis this year (whereas in a typical year, the region averages only around three cases).
“While the risk to the general public remains relatively low, the number of cases we are seeing in Windsor-Essex is higher than expected and appears to be associated with travel to Michigan,” Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, medical officer of health of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said in a news release.
“Residents planning to travel across the border should be aware of the ongoing outbreak and take extra precautions when consuming fresh produce, particularly lettuce and salad greens.”
What to know about cyclosporiasis
The intestinal illness is caused by the heat-loving cyclospora parasite.
The most common symptoms associated with the illness are frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea and fatigue. Some people may also experience body aches, headache, a low-grade fever or vomiting.
Symptoms typically develop about one week after exposure, and remain from about two days to two weeks or longer.
FDA officials previously identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in nine states as a source of the widespread outbreak.
Taco Bell responded by removing the affected Taylor Farms lettuce from its restaurants nationwide, while Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of all iceberg lettuce supplied from central Mexico.
As of late July, the number of cases linked to the lettuce was 1,947, including at least 98 people who had to be hospitalized, according to the CDC.
The agency has said other “brands, restaurants, retailers, or distribution channels” could be linked to the outbreak as the investigation continues.
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The two people in Michigan had 'significant underlying health conditions'
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enette WilfordPublished Aug 04, 2026 • Last updated 17 hours ago • 2 minute read
Romaine lettuce is displayed on a shelf at a supermarket on April 23, 2018 in San Rafael, California.
Romaine lettuce is displayed on a shelf at a supermarket on April 23, 2018 in San Rafael, California. Photo by Justin Sullivan /Getty Images
Health officials in Michigan have confirmed the first two deaths related to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the United States.
The parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water can cause severe diarrhea.
The deaths come as both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigate the parasite they’ve linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce across nearly the entire country.
The two individuals who died had “significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration,” state health authorities said.
No further details on the deceased were provided by Michigan’s health department.
Outbreak has spread to 45 states
While the outbreak has infected thousands of people — spreading to 45 states with more than 6,700 laboratory-confirmed cases reported, according to the CDC, the health agency says deaths from cyclosporiasis are far from common as it is “not usually life-threatening.”
Michigan has become a hotbed for the foodborne illness, with records showing more than 11,000 cases and 193 hospitalizations, though many have not been laboratory-confirmed.
What officials in Ontario are reporting
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is urging residents to take precautions when travelling to Michigan, given the significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases.
As of Friday, Windsor-Essex had identified 24 cases of cyclosporiasis this year (whereas in a typical year, the region averages only around three cases).
“While the risk to the general public remains relatively low, the number of cases we are seeing in Windsor-Essex is higher than expected and appears to be associated with travel to Michigan,” Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, medical officer of health of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said in a news release.
“Residents planning to travel across the border should be aware of the ongoing outbreak and take extra precautions when consuming fresh produce, particularly lettuce and salad greens.”
What to know about cyclosporiasis
The intestinal illness is caused by the heat-loving cyclospora parasite.
The most common symptoms associated with the illness are frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea and fatigue. Some people may also experience body aches, headache, a low-grade fever or vomiting.
Symptoms typically develop about one week after exposure, and remain from about two days to two weeks or longer.
FDA officials previously identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in nine states as a source of the widespread outbreak.
Taco Bell responded by removing the affected Taylor Farms lettuce from its restaurants nationwide, while Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of all iceberg lettuce supplied from central Mexico.
As of late July, the number of cases linked to the lettuce was 1,947, including at least 98 people who had to be hospitalized, according to the CDC.
The agency has said other “brands, restaurants, retailers, or distribution channels” could be linked to the outbreak as the investigation continues.
News Release: Windsor-Essex Sees Significant Increase in Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Travel to Michigan | The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is advising residents to take precautions when travelling to Michigan following a significant increase in cases of cyclosporiasis reported locally and throughout the State of Michigan.
Surveillance of Cyclosporiasis
Cyclosporiasis is a nationally notifiable disease, and cases are reported to CDC.
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First deaths linked to cyclospora outbreak as Canadian officials see increased cases
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Former child pop star sues airline over vocal cord-damaging ‘splintered’ chicken skewer
The now-yoga instructor alleges she experienced 'persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue, raspiness, tightness and pain with prolonged speaking and singing' following the incident.
Author of the articleenette Wilford
Published Aug 04, 2026 • 2 minute read
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth.
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth. Photo by Briohny Smyth /Instagram
A former pop star is suing Singapore Airlines claiming a “splintered” skewer ruined her vocal cords and, thus, her singing voice.
Briohny Smyth, 44, said she suffered “severe pain, violent coughing” and “choking distress” after she unknowingly swallowed a “jagged wooden splinter” that had broken off a chicken satay skewer, according to her civil complaint filed in the U.S. District Court of Central California on July 24.
The Los Angeles County resident was in business class on Singapore Airlines’ flight SQ36 from Singapore to Los Angeles on July 28, 2024, when the incident happened, according to the complaint obtained by the Independent.
Her alleged injuries
Smyth detailed that while eating the chicken satay, the splintered stick “became lodged” in her throat, which caused her “substantial pain and emotional distress while attempting to expel” the 1.5-inch wooden remnant.
The now-yoga instructor alleges she experienced “persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue, raspiness, tightness and pain with prolonged speaking and singing” following the incident.
Smyth underwent testing by an ENT specialist who allegedly determined that she suffered scarring and trauma to her vocal cords consistent with injury from a sharp foreign object.
She claimed in the lawsuit that she continues to undergo evaluation and treatment for the alleged injuries.
Smyth, who, at the age of 13, had a platinum record in Thailand, noted in the complaint that her livelihood as a professional singer, performer, wellness coach and public speaker “substantially depends on the integrity and performance of her voice.”
Briohny Smyth, a Thai pop star at 13.
Briohny Smyth, a Thai pop star at 13. (Instagram) Photo by Briohny Smyth /Instagram
Call it a comeback
Two weeks before she was allegedly injured, the yoga teacher reflected on her first time singing publicly in a decade.
“After a 10-year hiatus since my last concert and 25 years after my first album release, I decided to step back into the spotlight,” she wrote in a lengthy Instagram post on July 14, 2024.
“Despite numerous opportunities and invitations from my record label, fear held me back. I dreaded that people would discover I couldn’t sing and was overwhelmed by the preparation required.”
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth during comeback performance in 2024.
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth during comeback performance in 2024. (Instagram) Photo by Briohny Smyth /Instagram
She detailed: “At first, I doubted my abilities, haunted by the trauma around singing. Through my lessons, I realized this journey was about more than just learning technique — it was about shedding the negative beliefs that I lacked talent.”
Smyth added: “This journey has reconnected me with my past in a healing and fun way. Facing my fears with compassion and kindness has been transformative. It has reminded me that the most impactful lessons come from overcoming challenging obstacles.”
The former pop star is requesting a trial by jury, and is seeking damages for past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings and general damages in an amount to be determined in court.
Singapore Airlines said in a statement to the Independent that the carrier “is unable to comment on pending litigation.”
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The now-yoga instructor alleges she experienced 'persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue, raspiness, tightness and pain with prolonged speaking and singing' following the incident.
Author of the article
enette WilfordPublished Aug 04, 2026 • 2 minute read
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth.
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth. Photo by Briohny Smyth /Instagram
A former pop star is suing Singapore Airlines claiming a “splintered” skewer ruined her vocal cords and, thus, her singing voice.
Briohny Smyth, 44, said she suffered “severe pain, violent coughing” and “choking distress” after she unknowingly swallowed a “jagged wooden splinter” that had broken off a chicken satay skewer, according to her civil complaint filed in the U.S. District Court of Central California on July 24.
The Los Angeles County resident was in business class on Singapore Airlines’ flight SQ36 from Singapore to Los Angeles on July 28, 2024, when the incident happened, according to the complaint obtained by the Independent.
Her alleged injuries
Smyth detailed that while eating the chicken satay, the splintered stick “became lodged” in her throat, which caused her “substantial pain and emotional distress while attempting to expel” the 1.5-inch wooden remnant.
The now-yoga instructor alleges she experienced “persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue, raspiness, tightness and pain with prolonged speaking and singing” following the incident.
Smyth underwent testing by an ENT specialist who allegedly determined that she suffered scarring and trauma to her vocal cords consistent with injury from a sharp foreign object.
She claimed in the lawsuit that she continues to undergo evaluation and treatment for the alleged injuries.
Smyth, who, at the age of 13, had a platinum record in Thailand, noted in the complaint that her livelihood as a professional singer, performer, wellness coach and public speaker “substantially depends on the integrity and performance of her voice.”
Briohny Smyth, a Thai pop star at 13.
Briohny Smyth, a Thai pop star at 13. (Instagram) Photo by Briohny Smyth /Instagram
Call it a comeback
Two weeks before she was allegedly injured, the yoga teacher reflected on her first time singing publicly in a decade.
“After a 10-year hiatus since my last concert and 25 years after my first album release, I decided to step back into the spotlight,” she wrote in a lengthy Instagram post on July 14, 2024.
“Despite numerous opportunities and invitations from my record label, fear held me back. I dreaded that people would discover I couldn’t sing and was overwhelmed by the preparation required.”
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth during comeback performance in 2024.
Former child pop star-turned-yoga instructor Briohny Smyth during comeback performance in 2024. (Instagram) Photo by Briohny Smyth /Instagram
She detailed: “At first, I doubted my abilities, haunted by the trauma around singing. Through my lessons, I realized this journey was about more than just learning technique — it was about shedding the negative beliefs that I lacked talent.”
Smyth added: “This journey has reconnected me with my past in a healing and fun way. Facing my fears with compassion and kindness has been transformative. It has reminded me that the most impactful lessons come from overcoming challenging obstacles.”
The former pop star is requesting a trial by jury, and is seeking damages for past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings and general damages in an amount to be determined in court.
Singapore Airlines said in a statement to the Independent that the carrier “is unable to comment on pending litigation.”
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Former child pop star sues airline over vocal cord-damaging ‘splintered’ chicken skewer
A former pop star is suing Singapore Airlines claiming a “splintered” skewer ruined her vocal cords and, thus, her singing voice. Read on.