The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious recall of peeled garlic sold in New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania due to potential botulism risks, according to media reports.
The class I remember was Christopher Ranch Garlic, which was sold in 6-ounce containers at Tops stores in those states, according to a March 27 announcement from the supermarket chain.
“Eating that food can cause health problems or even cause death,” he warned.
The FDA class I remember was about Christopher Ranch peeled garlic that was stored at the wrong temperature.
According to the notice, garlic should be stored at a temperature between 32 and 37 degrees Celsius, but improper storage in outdoor coolers could lead to botulism.
The affected garlic has UPC codes 00068826753408 and 00071894000005, and all expiration dates are affected.
Tops Grocery Store will issue a refund for eligible products upon presentation of valid proof of purchase.
About botulism
Food contaminated with botulism-causing spores looks and smells unpleasant. If left untreated, botulism can paralyze the muscles needed for breathing, leading to sudden death.
People who have eaten the recalled food product If you notice signs of botulism, you should seek immediate medical attention.
For foodborne botulism, symptoms usually begin 18 to 36 hours after eating contaminated food. However, symptoms may begin as early as 6 hours later or up to 10 days later.
Symptoms of botulism can all include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, a feeling of thickening in the tongue, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. People with botulism may not have all of these symptoms at once.
If left untreated, the disease progresses and symptoms worsen, sometimes leading to paralysis of the muscles used for breathing and certain muscles in the arms, legs, and body parts from the neck to the pelvis.
