Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tops Markets LLC Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag recall: The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum

Recall published 6 months ago

The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm

The hazard: Botulism risk

Botulinum toxin is what this recall guards against. It gives no warning in taste or smell, and a swollen or leaking container is a sign but not a reliable one.

What the notice says: The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm

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
Published
May 13, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Tops Markets LLC
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
2,112 cases (12 units per case) (total)
Distribution
New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UPC: 00068826753408 UPC: UPC: 00071894000005 Codes: all
UPC codes
00068826753408, 00071894000005

Products covered by this recall

Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag

Check your product

The notice names 3 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

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 — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Botulism

Tops Markets LLC — Botulinum toxin is what this recall guards against. It gives no warning in taste or smell, and a swollen or leaking container is a sign but not a reliable one.

  1. Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.
  2. Wash anything the contents spilled on with a bleach solution and wear gloves while you do it.
  3. If anyone has eaten it and has blurred vision, trouble swallowing or weakness, call 911 — this does not wait for an appointment.
  4. 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.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Tops Markets LLC — 1760 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY, 14221-7032

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 — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Tops Markets LLC other food products recalled?

The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00068826753408, 00071894000005. 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?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont.

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