The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0832-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Samuel Adams Apple Hard Cider Recalled for Bottle Bursting Risk

Samuel Adams Brewery is recalling Apple Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider because bottles may burst due to re-fermentation.

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 involves a risk of physical injury from bursting bottles, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects in consumer products.

Plain-English summary

Samuel Adams Brewery Co is recalling Apple Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider in three package sizes: loose cases of 24 12-oz bottles, 12-packs, and 4 x 6-packs. The recall involves 17,492 packages with codes June 2016 1665C and June 2016 1805C.

The recall is due to concerns of re-fermentation, which may cause bottles to burst under increased pressure. The product was distributed to wholesalers in the following states: SC, AL, TN, MS, KY, OH, IN, MI, IA, WI, MN, SD, ND, MT, IL, MO, NE, LA, AR, TX, and CO, NM.

Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or replacement. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Apple Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider Three packages sizes: ¿ Loose case = 24  12 oz bottles ¿ 12 pack = 12  12 oz bottles, shipped as 2  12 packs per case ¿ 4  6 pack = 6  12 oz bottles per pack, shipped as 4  6 packs per case
Manufacturer
Samuel Adams Brewery Co
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
Affected units
17,492

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)

  • June 2016 1665C & June 2016 1805C

Distribution

Distributed in 22 states:

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