Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Christopher Ranch, Garland Peeled Garlic recall: Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum

Recall published 7 months ago

Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum

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2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Botulism risk

The concern here is Clostridium botulinum. Under-processed shelf-stable food can allow the toxin to form inside a sealed, normal-looking container.

What the notice says: Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium which can cause life threatening illness or death.

Why it matters: This product may not have been processed in a way that reliably destroys Clostridium botulinum spores. The toxin they can produce in a sealed container is one of the most dangerous substances in food safety, and it is tasteless and odourless.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Botulism is a medical emergency. The CDC lists double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, a dry mouth, and muscle weakness that starts in the face and moves down the body. In an infant, watch for poor feeding, a weak cry, drooping eyelids and unusual floppiness. Call 911 or go to an emergency department immediately if any of these appear after eating a recalled product — treatment works best when it is given early.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0687-2026, H-0688-2026
Published
April 1, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Christopher Ranch, Garland
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
2,112 cases (12 units per case) (total)
Distribution
New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont
Lot / code info
UPC: 00068826753408 UPC: UPC: 00071894000005 Codes: all — UPC: 00007457410852 Codes: all
UPC codes
00068826753408, 00071894000005, 00007457410852

Products covered by this recall

Peeled Garlic

What the company announced

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.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00068826753408
  • 00071894000005
  • 00007457410852

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 6 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Botulism

Christopher Ranch, Garland — The concern here is Clostridium botulinum. Under-processed shelf-stable food can allow the toxin to form inside a sealed, normal-looking container.

  1. Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.
  2. If anyone has eaten it and has blurred vision, trouble swallowing or weakness, call 911 — this does not wait for an appointment.
  3. Do not open the container. If it is already open, do not sniff it — double-bag it and keep it away from children and pets.
  4. Throw it away so nobody else can retrieve it, or follow the disposal wording in the official notice if it specifies a method.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Customers can return the item(s) to the store for a full refund.

Company contact: Tops Friendly Markets — Consumers: Tops Consumer Affairs, 1-800-522-2522

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Christopher Ranch, Garland other food products recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium which can cause life threatening illness or death.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00068826753408, 00071894000005, 00007457410852. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Customers can return the item(s) to the store for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont.

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