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Tops Issues Multistate Garlic Recall Over Botulism Risk
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets has recalled two brands of peeled garlic sold in three states after routine inspections revealed the products were stored at unsafe temperatures, creating a potential risk of deadly botulism contamination.
The recall, announced Tuesday, affects Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic and Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic sold at Tops locations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the company.
The 6-ounce plastic bags of peeled garlic were kept at insufficient temperatures to control the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism – a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.
“Consumers are warned not to consume the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled,” the company stated in its announcement.
The recalled products include all code dates for Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic with UPC 74574-10852, as well as Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic with UPCs 71894-00000 and 68826-75340.
Botulism symptoms can include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty speaking or swallowing, breathing problems, muscle weakness, abdominal distension, and constipation, according to the company.
The issue was discovered during a routine store inspection, Tops said. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Customers who purchased the recalled garlic can return the items to any Tops store for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Tops Consumer Affairs at 1-800-522-2522.
Organic Bean Recall: Pesticide Residue Found in Falcon Trading Products Sold in Bulk
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. – Falcon Trading Company Inc. has recalled three organic bean products after routine testing detected pesticide residue in beans purchased from a certified organic handler, the company announced March 24.
The recall affects all lot numbers of Organic Black Beans, Chili Bean Blend Organic, and Sunset Soup Mix Organic sold in bulk packaging. Because the items are sold from bulk bins, lot numbers may have become mixed, prompting the company to recall all lots of the affected products.
No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the company.
The recalled items include:
- FTC item #003040 Black Organic, UPC 086700930403, sold in 25-pound sacks
- SRF item #003056 Chili Bean Blend Organic, UPC 086700030561, sold in 15-pound boxes
- SRF item #013000 Sunset Soup Mix Organic, UPC 086700130001, sold in 25-pound boxes
“Due to the presence of pesticide residue in an organic product, we are initiating a product recall,” the company stated.
The discovery was made through Falcon Trading’s own routine testing. The company said the contaminated beans came from a certified organic handler, though it did not identify the supplier.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall notice on March 26.
Consumers who purchased any of the products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers with questions can contact Falcon Trading Company directly at (831) 786-7000 or via email at info@sunridgefarms.com.