Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic recalled for potential botulinum contamination
Tops Markets LLC is recalling Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic 6 oz. due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum from temperature abuse during storage. The product was distributed in NY, VT, and PA.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is a potential or theoretical risk.
Plain-English summary
Tops Markets LLC is recalling Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic 6 oz. (UPC: 00007457410852, all codes affected) due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The contamination risk is associated with temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm.
The recalled product totals 2,112 cases (12 units per case) and was distributed in New York, Vermont, and Pennsylvania.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions about the recall should contact Tops Markets LLC.
The recalled product
- Product
- Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic 6 oz.
- Manufacturer
- Tops Markets LLC
- Category
- Food — Produce / Prepared Foods
- Hazard
- botulism
- temperature-abuse
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- UPC: 00007457410852 Codes: all
Distribution
Distributed in 3 states:
- NY
- PA
- VT