Martinelli's Sparkling Cider Recall: Glass Fragments Risk

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Recalling firmS. Martinelli & Co227 E Beach St, N/A · Watsonville, CA 95076-4808

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What happened, in plain English

Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider in 8.4 oz glass bottles (UPC 041244990575) may contain glass fragments. This could cause injury if the bottle breaks during use. Affected consumers should stop using and return the product.

Why it’s dangerous

Glass fragments in the bottles could break during use, especially when the bottle is shaken or opened. This poses a risk of cuts or lacerations if the glass pieces are ingested or come into contact with skin.

Who’s affected

Owners of Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider in 8.4 oz glass bottles (UPC 041244990575) sold in 12-packs through 2018 are affected. People who drink sparkling cider from these bottles are most at risk of injury from glass fragments.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 8.4 oz glass bottles with the UPC 041244990575 in 12-packs sold through May 2018. Single bottles have UPC 041244990573.

Brand
Martinelli's
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Immediately stop using the recalled Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider bottles as they may contain glass fragments.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The product may contain glass fragments that could cause injury if the bottle breaks during use.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for 8.4 oz glass bottles with UPC 041244990575 in 12-packs sold through May 2018. Single bottles have UPC 041244990573.

What should I do with the recalled product?

Stop using the product immediately and return it to the retailer or contact Martinelli's for a refund.

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Subject: Recall F-0198-2016 — Martinelli's Martinelli's

Hello,

I own a Martinelli's that is covered by recall F-0198-2016 from Martinelli's.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0198-2016 (October 15, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0198-2016 to see it in context.
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S. Martinelli & Co recalls Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider , 8.4 oz glass bottles (250 mL); Packed in 12 pack, UPC 0 41244 99057 5;

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