Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag
Recalled by Tops Markets LLC
Food recall
Tops Markets LLC
Class III — least serious
Using this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks an FDA rule (for example, a labeling or packaging issue).
Tops Markets LLC has recalled Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on May 13, 2026 and was initiated on March 24, 2026. It is classified as a Class III recall, which means using this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks an FDA rule (for example, a labeling or packaging issue).
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag, with approximately 2,112 cases (12 units per case) (total) affected. The company behind the recall is Tops Markets LLC, based in Buffalo, NY. The FDA describes the product as: “Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag”
Why was Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Clostridium botulinum.
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (UPC: 00068826753408 UPC: UPC: 00071894000005 Codes: all) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Tops Markets LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in NY. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to anyone who consumed the product. Botulism is rare but serious, so health authorities treat any potential exposure urgently.
Distribution listed in the notice: NY, VT, PA.
What Clostridium botulinum actually means
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag from Tops Markets LLC — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: UPC: 00068826753408 UPC: UPC: 00071894000005 Codes: all
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Tops Markets LLC or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- May 13, 2026
- Recall started
- March 24, 2026
- Distributed in
- NY
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag recalled?+
According to the FDA: The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during c…
How serious is this recall?+
Class III — least serious. Using this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks an FDA rule (for example, a labeling or packaging issue).
What should I do if I have Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic 6 oz. bag?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0687-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on August 20, 2026.