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FDA Issues Class I Recall for Garlic Over Botulism Risk

3/28/2026

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The Food and Drug Administration issued a Class I recall for Christopher Ranch peeled garlic sold at Tops stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont due to a botulism risk.
The garlic was improperly stored in open-air coolers.
It did not maintain the required temperature of 32 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit.
The affected garlic includes UPC codes 00068826753408 and 00071894000005 for all best-by dates.

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Story summary

The Food and Drug Administration issued a Class I recall for Christopher Ranch peeled garlic sold at Tops stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont due to a botulism risk.
The garlic was improperly stored in open-air coolers.
It did not maintain the required temperature of 32 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit.
The affected garlic includes UPC codes 00068826753408 and 00071894000005 for all best-by dates.