Tops Markets Issues Class I Recall on Garlic Sold in New York

Tops Market Recalls Garlic Sold in New York

If you went to the grocery store recently to load up on fresh ingredients, you may want to double check your purchases.

Tops Market is recalling a specific brand of garlic sold in Tops stores in New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania.

According to the Tops website there's a Class I recall on Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic 6 OZ. A Class I, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services,:

involves a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

The products affected UPC code is 00007457410852.

Why Is Tops Market Recalling Peeled Garlic?

The recall of Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic was announced on Tuesday March 24th, 2026.

Tops explains the reason for the recall, writing "Product needs to be 32 to 37 degrees and the open air coolers cannot get to this temperature."

The Democrat & Chronical explains that the garlic "may not have been stored at the required 32 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit.

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They add that garlic that is stored in higher temps "can lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria" the bacteria that causes botulism.

Customers who have purchased Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic 6 OZ. will be given a full refund with a valid proof of purchase.

More details about the Tops garlic recall and other recalls can be found at webseal.topsmarket.com.

Other Recent Tops Market Recalls

As we searched the Tops Market recall website we saw a few other recalls that you may want to keep on your radar.

GT Kombucha Juices were places on a Class II recall. According to the website the reason for the recall is that the "juice has higher alcohol content then allowable by law. The UPC code for the product is 00072243000116.

If you purchased a GT Kombucha you can get a full refund with a valid proof of purchase.

A Class II recall "involves a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from use of the product" as reported by the USDA.