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04/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 15:30
Christopher Ranch, Garland (Peeled Garlic/Tops Friendly Markets) Recall reason: Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Tops Issues Recall of Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic & Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic Because of Possible Health Risk
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Company Announcement Date: April 01, 2026 FDA Publish Date: April 01, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Company Name: Tops Friendly Markets Brand Name:
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Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential Foodborne Illness - Clostridium Botulinum
Brand Name(s)
Christopher Ranch, Garland
Product Description
Peeled Garlic
Company Announcement
Tops Friendly Markets of Williamsville, NY is recalling all codes of Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic and Garland Peeled Garlic because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to the product being kept at insufficient temperatures. Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium which can cause life threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to consume the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.
Product was distributed through Tops Markets in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. The recalled products are identified as follows:
- Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic, 6 oz., packed in plastic bags with UPC 74574-10852 ,all product code dates
- Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic, 6 oz., packed in plastic bags with a UPCs of 71894-00000 and 68826-75340, all product code dates.
This issue was discovered during a routine store inspection where it was observed that the recalled product was not held at sufficient temperatures to control the hazard. There are no known illnesses to date.
Customers can return the item(s) to the store for a full refund.
If you have any questions, call Tops Consumer Affairs at 1-800-522-2522. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Tops Consumer Affairs 1-800-522-2522
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Topic(s)
- Foodborne Illness
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