The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0198-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

Martinelli's Sparkling Cider Recalled for Potential Glass Fragments

S. Martinelli & Co is recalling Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider due to the potential for glass fragments in 8.4 oz bottles.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for significant injury (glass fragments) are categorized as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

S. Martinelli & Co is voluntarily recalling 203,989 trays of 12-packs of Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider, 8.4 oz glass bottles. The recall is due to the potential for glass fragments in the bottles. The product was distributed in the US and various international locations, including Japan, India, and Fiji, with some shipments made through a distributor to retailers in those countries.

The recalled product includes 12-packs with Best Before dates ranging from 03/20/2018 to 05/15/2018. The 12-pack UPC is 0 41244 99057 5 and the single bottle UPC is 0 41244 99057 3. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific dates and UPC codes.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider , 8.4 oz glass bottles (250 mL); Packed in 12 pack, UPC 0 41244 99057 5; item number 99957; Single 8.4 oz. bottle - UPC 0 41244 99057 3.
Manufacturer
S. Martinelli & Co
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 12 pack: Best Before dates include 03/20/2018 to 05/15/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by S. Martinelli & Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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