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By LUKE ANDREWS, US SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Hundreds of bags of peeled garlic are being urgently recalled over fears they could trigger the life-threatening complication botulism.<\/p>\n

Grocery store chain Tops Friendly Markets has issued an alert for all of its Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic and Garland Peeled Garlic, which were sold in 6oz bags.<\/p>\n

FDA<\/a> investigators warned that the products were not refrigerated correctly, creating the ideal conditions for the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which produces potentially deadly botulism-causing toxins.<\/p>\n

In severe cases, botulism can cause muscle paralysis and breathing failure, leading to death.<\/p>\n

Early warning signs of the condition include dizziness, double-vision and trouble speaking or swallowing and begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure.<\/p>\n

The affected garlic was sold at Tops Friendly Markets in three states:\u00a0New York, Pennsylvania<\/a> and Vermont<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Investigators warned over the potential contamination on April 1, and said the alert was for all peeled garlic under these brand names sold at the stores.<\/p>\n

No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Investigators are warning over the potential for peeled garlic to be contaminated with botulism (stock image)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n