The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2639-2016·Announced 2016-10-12

Martinelli Sparkling Cider Gift Baskets Recalled for Potential Glass Chips

DesignPac Gifts is recalling Elegant Sophistication gift baskets containing Martinelli Sparkling Cider due to a risk of glass chips entering the beverage.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of physical injury (cuts) from glass chips, which fits the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

DesignPac Gifts Inc LLC is recalling 560 units of the "Elegant Sophistication" gift basket. These baskets contain Martinelli 8.4 FL. oz. Sparkling Cider in glass bottles. The product was distributed to 27 Costco stores, with no foreign consignees.

The recall was initiated by S. Martinelli due to a possibility of small glass chips occurring at the top of the bottles when opened. These chips could potentially enter the beverage, posing a risk of consumers being cut or injured.

Consumers who purchased these gift baskets should stop using the product and contact the retailer or manufacturer for instructions on disposal or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Elegant sophistication gift basket containing apple cidar in glass bottles. The label on the back of the gift basket is white with black lettering.
Manufacturer
DesignPac Gifts Inc LLC
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
Affected units
560

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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